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DMHSA Implements Consumer Satisfaction Survey |
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June 28, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho and Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., praised the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) for recently adopting a patient satisfaction survey. The Department’s Consumer Satisfaction Survey, in line with national Health Center Patient Satisfaction Survey, was implemented on May 22, 2009, to coincide with the 28th anniversary celebration of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of individuals who suffer from mental health disorders.
“The satisfaction survey is essential to improving the services provided by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and the staff and administration ought to be commended for its implementation,” said Lieutenant Governor Cruz, who is head of the Healthy Guam Initiative. “This survey will allow the public, especially DMHSA consumers, to have their voices heard. Additionally, it will go a long way toward ensuring that our people receive accountable and responsible management at the department.”
The survey is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to implement best practices under Dr. David L.G. Shimizu, DMHSA Director. The results of the survey will be collected on a monthly basis and will be made available by the department.
“We continue to search for new ways to gain input from our consumers and this survey offers another outlet for that,” said Dr. Shimizu. “I am very proud of the staff and management of DMHSA for their hard work and dedication, as they continue striving to provide quality healthcare.”
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Christopher Duenas Appointed Director of the Department of Land Management |
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June 28, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho has appointed Christopher M. Duenas as Director of the Department of Land Management (DLM). Duenas has served as Director of the Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) for Governor Camacho since 2003. He replaces Terry Mortera, who was recently appointed to serve as the Director of the Guam Liaison Office in Washington, D.C.
“I am confident that Chris will be a valuable asset to the Department of Land Management,” said Governor Camacho. “His managerial abilities will greatly assist DLM in carrying out the mission of the department and expanding the services they provide to the community.”
A 2006 Guam Liberation Day Celebration Chairman, Duenas’ civic involvement also includes membership in the Prevention and Early Intervention Advisory Committee Empowerment (PEACE) and the Guam Work Force Investment Board. He is also a Charter-member of the Guam Drug Symposium and is an active member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice.
Duenas also worked closely with the U.S. Department of Education to separate the educational facilities at DYA from the high-risk grantee status of the Guam Public School System and assisted the Youth Affairs in securing $1.4 million to fund educational programs for At-Risk Children detained at DYA’s Youth Correctional Facility and the DYA Cottage Homes. He was instrumental in the re-construction of DYA’s Liheng Famagu’on School on the facility’s Mangilao Campus that was destroyed by Super Typhoon Pongsona in 2002 and the construction of youth centers in Dededo and Agat in partnership with the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
“With his experience in the successful capitol improvement projects program undertaken at DYA, Chris will take on one of the most important construction programs of my administration-the new Land Services Building,” said Governor Camacho. “I am certain that with his leadership a new home for DLM will be complete and will be ready to take on the growth of the Guam Buildup and the expansion of our economy in the years to come.”
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
June 26, 2009 Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., issued the following statement regarding the signing of Bill 1 into PL 30-37: “Governor Camacho and I have had one unalterable goal: end double session while bringing the John F. Kennedy Islanders home. Bill 1 allows us to accomplish that task, and that’s why I signed it into law.
I want to thank the parents, teachers and students of the JFK and GW communities for their patience. Our journey has been long, but we are getting there together.
Now we must focus our energy on rebuilding a new permanent JFK within one year. I’d like to thank Dr. Nerissa Shafer; the chairman of the Guam Education Policy Board; the 30th Guam Legislature, led by Speaker Won Pat; and the Attorney General’s Office for all of their hard work.
Though we should celebrate the end of double session, our work isn’t done. We must all be ready to work a little harder and cooperate a little more.”
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Ordot Fitness Fiesta Offers Free Health-Screening Services |
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Guam residents encouraged to prevent and control chronic diseases
June 26, 2009
Free health-screening services will be available at the Ordot Fitness Fiesta from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the San Juan Bautista Parish Prayer Garden Grounds in Ordot immediately following the parish procession and during the I Taotao Tumanu celebration. This event is a collaborative effort among Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz’s Healthy Guam Initiative, the Ordot Mayor’s Office, San Juan Bautista Parish and the Department of Public Health & Social Services.
Lieutenant Governor Cruz will attend the event. “I encourage all residents to take advantage of these free screenings as a way to prevent serious and common health complications,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz. “The first step to a healthy community is taking the initiative to be in control of your own personal health.”
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Acting Governor Praises Government of Guam FY2008 Audit Reports |
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GovGuam receives “clean” opinion on financial statements for second straight year
June 26, 2009
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., praised the efforts of the Department of Administration (DOA) and the Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR) following the release of the government of Guam’s Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2008, in which GovGuam received a clean opinion of its financial statements. The reports, released today by the Office of the Public Auditor, showed that the government of Guam’s General Fund deficit decreased from $501 million to $415 million during the last fiscal year. The audit marks the second straight year that GovGuam was issued an unqualified clean opinion on its financial statements.
“I am very pleased by the findings of the audit,” said Acting Governor Cruz. “The results of these reports are indicative of the tireless work done by the men and women employed by our government of Guam agencies. I want to especially commend DOA and BBMR, who are always working diligently to ensure that our government finances are properly managed.”
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Governor Camacho to Chair PIDB Board of Governors |
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Board adopts the bank’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for the period 2009 to 2013
June 24, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho was elected on Monday to be the Chairman of the Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB) Board of Governors. Also elected into new positions are Pohnpei Governor John Ehsa as Vice Chairman and Palau Vice President Kerai Mariur as Secretary.
“It is an honor to be elected by my fellow members to Chair the PIDB Board of Governors,” said Governor Camacho. “I want to thank my colleagues for their confidence in me to advance the agenda of PIDB. I thank outgoing Chairman Governor Sebastian Anefal of Yap for his leadership and support.”
In addition to electing its new officers, the board also adopted the Bank’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for the period 2009 to 2013. Members include the governments of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, FSM States of Yap, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk, and the Republic of Palau. The Republic of the Marshall Islands has formally expressed its interest to join the bank through a resolution passed by its national parliament. Efforts to secure American Samoa’s membership are ongoing.
“Governor Camacho has been very supportive of the mission of the bank and under his leadership Guam fulfilled its membership capital and has become an active member,” said Bank President and CEO Aren Palik. He added, “The bank is still under-capitalized, and our priority remains to secure additional external funding and capital to support our programs and to provide assistance to our large and growing client base.”
PIDB is a regional development bank established by the Association of Pacific Islands Legislature (APIL) in July 1989 with the mission of contributing to the acceleration of economic and social development of member states and nations and to promote regional cooperation.
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
June 23, 2009 Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., issued the following statement regarding the veto of Bill 1 (4-S): “Since the outset of this process, Governor Camacho and I have been absolutely clear: we must end double session as quickly as possible, while building a new permanent JFK High School. I vetoed bill 1(4-S) because this act as written would jeopardize these independent goals. This act would have jeopardized ongoing RFP negotiations negating a year’s worth of work -- placing the construction of a permanent JFK High School in peril.
Furthermore, the Attorney General's office has said that “certification” as defined in bill 1 (4-S) could not be attained. As such, our office has been working with Speaker Won Pat, the superintendent of the Guam Public School System, and the Guam Education Policy Board to resolve these issues. Doing so will allow us to end double session while continuing the work that must be done to build a permanent JFK High School.
This issue is about our students, their parents, and the teachers. This process has been long, and it is not over yet, but we will bring the JFK Islanders home.”
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MORTERA TO HEAD WASHINGTON D.C OFFICE |
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DLM Director to lead Government of Guam efforts in Nation’s Capitol
June 23, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho has appointed Terry Mortera to be the Director of the Guam Liaison Office in Washington D.C. Mortera will serve as the official liaison between the federal government and the office of the Governor of Guam.
“I am confident that Terry Mortera will be a valuable voice for our island and my administration,” said Governor Camacho. “He will share his experiences and insights that I believe will offer much to the conversation about Guam’s tremendous potential with members of the Obama Administration, the U.S Congress, and business and civic leaders in our nation’s capitol.”
Mortera, served collateral duties as federal policy advisor as a special assistant to the Governor of Guam from January 2003 to February 2004. He also has served as Executive Director of the Guam Contractors License Board and most recently the Director of the Department of Land Management.
Active in many civic organizations, Mortera formerly was the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Guam before joining the Camacho Administration. He was the Chairman of the 64th Guam Liberation Day Committee and a volunteer music teacher at Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Agat.
Deputy Chief of Staff Shawn Gumataotao will continue to serve as the Federal Policy Advisor to the Governor and will support the operations of Washington D.C Office of the Governor of Guam.
Governor Camacho reestablished the Washington D.C. Office of the Governor of Guam at the Hall of the States in May after a 10-year absence. Guam is among 30 states in the 225,000 square foot facility on 444 North Capitol Street.
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