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The social aspect of betel chewing in Micronesia
The Pacific Island Times
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November 17, 2024
Our Islands Our People By Raquel Bagnol Did you know that betel nut chewing was a social activity that played an important part in the daily lives of the early Micronesians? Archeologists noted the high rate of betel nut chewing among the early...
Do undocumented immigrants qualify for Medicaid? These are the requirements for non-citizens
MARCA
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November 8, 2024
Good news. Undocumented immigrants can qualify for Medicaid provided that they meet certain specific qualifying factors, so what are the requirements to sign up to the healthcare system? Medicaid aims to provides health insurance to low-income...
Atkins Kroll Saipan donates $1,000 to Mariana Skate Surf League to promote healthy lifestyles
Marianas Variety
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From left, Atkins Kroll Sales and Rental Manager Kevin Barnes, Toyota Sales Associate Kevin Ada, Aftersales Manager Vincent Tudela, Marianas Surf Skate League Chair Edward Manibusan, Atkins Kroll Saipan General Manager Tracy Guerrero, Toyota Sales...
TakeCare to host health fairs on Nov. 9, 30 at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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TakeCare will be hosting health fairs on Nov. 9 and 30 at Micronesia Mall. Free and open to the public, the Saturday health fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Micronesia Mall’s center court, entrance to concourse 3, next to Foot Locker....
Teddy bear clinic, which teaches kids about medicine, draws crowd
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s second annual Teddy Bear Island Clinic, which teaches children about medicine, attracted a larger crowd of families to Micronesia Mall on Sunday, surpassing last year’s turnout. The free public event featured games and interactive...
Public Health: 16.5% of all cancers on Guam are lung cancer
The Guam Daily Post
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In response to the increasing number of young people on Guam vaping, acting Gov. Joshua Tenorio called members of the community to action to educate themselves about the dangers of smoking and reduce the number of island residents diagnosed with...
USAID Cuts Could Transform U.S. Ties to Pacific Islands
Foreign Policy
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July 8, 2025
In February, the ambassadors to the United States of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau met with U.S. officials to raise concerns about the rush of executive actions since U.S. President Donald Trump took office...
Do Undocumented Immigrants Qualify for Medicaid? Here is the Eligibility!
Newsd
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November 8, 2024
Undocumented Immigrants Medicaid: Good news! Undocumented immigrants can qualify for Medicaid if they meet certain specific requirements. So, what are the factors to consider when signing up for this healthcare system? Medicaid was created in 1965...
Teddy Bear Island Clinic 2024
Pacific Daily News
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Barbara Jean Campos looks on as her children Liam James, 1, Kinsely, 8, and Riley Jade, 9, right, all take part in the Teddy Bear Island Clinic at Micronesia Mall on Nov. 10, 2024. The free public event featured games and interactive role-playing...
Youth invited to Teddy Bear Clinic on Sunday
The Guam Daily Post
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If your child is scared to visit the doctor, an event this weekend called the Teddy Bear Clinic could help your child’s fears subside through role play. The event, in its second year, is hosted by the Guam Community College Allied Health Program....
AUD$4.9 million to fortify Pacific region against health impacts of climate change
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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November 7, 2024
Researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Pacific Climate Change Centre have received nearly AUD$4.9 million (US$3.26 million) in funding from Wellcome to strengthen Pacific populations’ resilience to the health impacts of a changing...
Local short film highlights young Micronesian experience in Kalihi
Hawaii Public Radio
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November 11, 2024
In a scene from The Arrangements, a group of friends find a small box of coins while swimming by a waterfall in Nuʻuanu. They embark on a journey of gifting their treasure to their friend who died as they plan for his funeral. "It was the boy's...
Teddy Bear Island Clinic returns on Sunday
KUAM
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November 7, 2024
The Guam Community College is inviting the community to bring their children to the Micronesia Mall Center Court for a day of fun and learning at the 2nd Teddy Bear Island Clinic. This free event, open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,...
New mental health ministry seeks to help faithful
Hawaii Catholic Herald
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November 6, 2024
An affirmation is seen on a corkboard of an eighth-grade student in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, during the coronavirus pandem-ic. (CNS file photo / 2021) By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is addressing mental...
Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO
Cook Island News
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October 30, 2024
Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown. Photo credit: SPC-PEUMP/Josaia Nanuqa/24041020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature...
Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people
Scimex Newsfeed
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October 29, 2024
Funder: This study was supported by the Australian Research Council and NHMRC. From: The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people A world-first discovery has...
Breast Cancer In Hawaiʻi: Some Women Are Diagnosed Too Late
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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June 26, 2025
Micronesians are less likely to get mammograms than women overall in Hawaiʻi. Community advocates say public health officials need to break down barriers to early screening. Ermina George was lying on her stomach one evening last spring when she...
The Medical City, Megaworld sign partnership for Boracay medical facility
Philippine STAR
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October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024 | 2:55pm MANILA, Philippines — Megaworld Lifestyle Malls recently announced its landmark partnership with The Medical City to enhance health services available on the famous island destination of Boracay. This collaboration will...
Latter-day Saints' van donation helps Todu Guam Foundation create mobile clinic
Pacific Daily News
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated two vans to the Todu Guam Foundation, which will help expand the reach of the organization's volunteers in their quest to provide necessary health care services to community members with...
Australian gene discovery offers new clue to disease susceptibility of Oceania's indigenous populations
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Australian researchers have identified a previously unknown gene that influences the immune defense in indigenous people across Oceania, according to research published on Wednesday. The research, which was published by...