Arnold I. Palacios
AS announced earlier today, Wednesday, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios experienced a medical incident this morning.
The Governor’s Office is happy to report this afternoon that Governor Palacios is in stable condition, in good spirits, and is interacting normally with his medical team and family.
After their initial assessment this morning, the medical team at the Commonwealth Healthcare Center Corporation has recommended that the Governor be medically transported to Guam for additional specialized care. The transport will occur sometime Wednesday afternoon.
“We are incredibly thankful to the dedicated CHCC medical staff for their prompt and excellent care of the Governor,” said acting Gov. David Apatang. “I’ve been speaking with the Governor, who has maintained a positive attitude and is optimistic about making a full recovery.”
Acting Governor Apatang added, “I want to thank everyone who has reached out to offer their well-wishes to the Governor, and to those who continue to pray for his recovery. Please continue to keep the Governor and his family in your prayers.”
CHCC is actively working to ensure that Governor Palacios receives the highest level of care. CHCC is in close coordination with local and off-island partners to ensure that he receives the support, care, and resources needed for his recovery and well-being. CHCC is committed to doing all it can to assist during this time, and its thoughts are with the Governor and his family.
Additional updates will be provided when available.
