https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/guam Rural health resources for Guam with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5911 Field placements, faculty-student collaborative projects, and a community of practice for current public health students in the Western Region. One of the project focuses is on rural and medically underserved communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5911 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:43:08 -0500 https://www.hsag.com/en/medicare-providers/ A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working with patients, providers, facilities, and government agencies to improve the health of people in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4358 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:58:26 -0500 https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2024/demo/acs-57.pdf Identifies counties and county equivalents in persistent poverty in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Discusses the varied definitions of persistent poverty and challenges with identifying persistent poverty counties in U.S territories. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23787 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:43:12 -0500 https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106364 Examines how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates the population of veterans in the U.S. territories and freely associated states (FAS) to inform resource allocation and outreach needs. Describes how the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) monitors veterans' use of and access to healthcare services at VHA facilities in the U.S. territories. Discusses challenges veterans face in accessing VHA services in the U.S. territories and FAS and VA efforts to address these challenges. Offers recommendations to the VA and Department of Defense to assess the data sources in its model for estimating the veteran population and its travel benefits policies for territory veterans. -- Government Accountability Office https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23315 Fri, 24 May 2024 10:42:29 -0500 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/2/170 Presents a study on the rates of colorectal cancer among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and CHamoru populations living in the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and Guam. Breaks down data by sex, location, and age. Details incidence over time from 2000 to 2019. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/22773 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:31:30 -0500 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/19/6832 Presents a study on the scenarios where youths in Guam are presented with the opportunity to use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and betel nut. Bases findings on focus group discussions and breaks down data by type of offer, location, and group context, among other measures. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21798 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:35:34 -0500 https://sprc.org/states/ Provides information, resources, and suicide prevention plans for all 50 states, some U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Includes contacts, events, current legislation, and news updates for each state on the topic of suicide prevention. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/3980 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:28:35 -0500 https://ahec.hawaii.edu/ Works to improve the health of the underserved in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin through training and supporting health professions students and healthcare providers to serve rural and underserved areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/2708 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:33:44 -0500 https://www.census.gov/library/video/2023/adrm/accessing-2020-island-areas-censuses-data-download-export-and-ftp.html Highlights methods for downloading and exporting 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best capture and use demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21131 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:03:39 -0500 https://www.census.gov/library/video/2023/adrm/accessing-2020-island-areas-censuses-data-general-access.html Discusses methods for accessing 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best access demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21130 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:58:49 -0500 https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/2020-dhc-summary-file-guam.html Highlights a new data release from the 2020 Census for Guam. Presents updated demographic, social, economic, and housing data. Discusses the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on data collection. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21116 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:34:17 -0500 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/13/6302 Results of a project aiming to promote COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders using culturally relevant community-tailored strategies with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials, and to identify the factors associated with COVID-19 testing. Uses data collected from June 2021 to July 2022. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21089 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:40:02 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7204a1.htm Reports on dengue cases in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. Includes data on dengue incidence, hospitalization, and mortality by territory, year, and age group. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/20740 Tue, 16 May 2023 14:20:57 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUgUKmfK5mo&t=4s Discusses how to download, export, and use the 2020 Census demographic data table for the U.S. Territories: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19569 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:35:26 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02sgPZhFlsg Discusses how to access 2020 Census demographic data table for the U.S. Territories: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19567 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:34:25 -0500 https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/10/2020-island-areas-computer-internet-use.html Presents findings from the 2020 Island Area Censuses (IACs) on computer and broadband internet access in U.S. island territories. Breaks down data by island and shows changes since the 2010 Census. Discusses the 2020 IAC questionnaire and offers a variety of data comparisons. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19560 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:30:05 -0500 https://farmstress.us/ Provides resources, funding opportunities, and events to support mental health and farm stress assistance in the Western U.S. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4372 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:18:14 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5520 Grants to eligible agencies for the competitive distribution of sub-grants that increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in areas that have significant levels of food insecurity. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5520 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:23:02 -0500 https://mchb.tvisdata.hrsa.gov/Admin/FileUpload/DownloadSnapshotPdfFile?state=GU Executive summary of program activities and high-level data from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program. Includes contact information and amounts of funding by source and service level. -- Health Resources and Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/18087 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:04:49 -0600 https://pacificislandspca.org/ Works to promote and support primary healthcare in the Pacific Islands. Provides technical assistance and hosts primary care events. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4335 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:59:00 -0600 https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/dec/2020-guam.html Details the 2020 census count of population and housing units in Guam. Presents data by municipality and census designated place. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/17388 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:14:36 -0600 https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/planning-management/release/2020-island-areas-data-products.html Presents demographic information for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands drawn from the 2020 census. -- U.S. Census Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/17312 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:02 -0500 https://www.rd.usda.gov/hi Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Development State Office provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance. In 2021, the Hawaii State Office combined with the Western Pacific State Office. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/1729 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:09:06 -0500 https://www.macpac.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Testimony-Medicaid-and-CHIP-in-the-U.S.-Territories.pdf Presents the statement of the Executive Director of Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission in a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health regarding the role Medicaid and CHIP play in securing healthcare access in the U.S Territories. Compares current funding through Medicaid for the Territories with the projected funding if no action is taken. -- Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/16307 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:04:12 -0500 https://www.astho.org/communications/blog/lessons-learned-from-usapi-covid-19-response/ Blog post describing the ways in which public health officials used collaboration, communication, and partnership in their response to COVID-19 in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. Includes information about other health-related challenges faced by these islands. -- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/15989 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:56:24 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4255 Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition. -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4255 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:31:28 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6924a4.htm Reports on rubella vaccination coverage levels and rubella supplementary immunization activities by country and area in the Pacific. Includes data for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/14746 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:37:20 -0500 https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-491 Describes estimated migration of citizens from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, and reported costs related to this migration in Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Also explores effects of this migration on governments, workforces, and societies in these and other areas of the United States, including costs of providing healthcare and extending access to the Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid. -- Government Accountability Office https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/14722 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:29:53 -0500 https://www.astho.org/globalassets/brief/heart-disease-and-stroke-prevention-initiatives-in-three-usapi-jurisdictions.pdf Summarizes efforts in Guam, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to improve cardiovascular health outcomes. Highlights strategies that can be applied to hypertension control programs and chronic disease prevention projects. -- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/14652 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:22:49 -0500 https://www.macpac.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Medicaid-and-CHIP-in-the-Territories.pdf Summarizes federal requirements and design features of Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as operating in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Features statistics including number of enrollees and percentage of the population enrolled, and program costs, with breakdowns by federal or territory spending levels and by location, using data from fiscal year 2019. -- Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/14261 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:50:04 -0500