(CHCC) — In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Population Health Services continues to support communities across the CNMI through coordinated recovery, outreach, and public health response efforts.
Working alongside CHCC clinical staff, the Community Guidance Center, Samaritan’s Purse, Team Rubicon, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, CHCC’s Population Health Services team has remained actively engaged in reaching residents affected by the storm.
Through house-to-house visits, wellness checks, and direct community outreach, response teams have worked to identify individuals and families in need of medical care, medication support, behavioral health services, and follow-up treatment. These efforts have helped ensure that healthcare services remain accessible to residents as recovery continues.
Between April 20,2026 and May 23, 2026, outreach teams have provided:
• 1,148 mobile medical visits
• 661 illnesses treated
• 511 chronic health cases addressed
• 778 prescriptions and medication refills provided
• 96 injury cases treated
• 63 behavioral and mental health support visits
These recovery efforts have been strengthened through the generosity and partnership of numerous organizations and community supporters. Donations and assistance were provided by Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, Unique Pieces 670, Taewoo, Calvary Baptist Church, the Micronesia Climate Change Alliance, Ayuda Foundation, the Guam Pharmacists Association, the Diabetes Foundation of Guam, and the Guam Healthcare Providers Coalition.
Contributions ranging from medical supplies and medications to logistical and community support have played an important role in helping healthcare teams reach residents and respond to ongoing needs following the typhoon. Donated resources have been distributed through community outreach activities, including house-to-house visits and other recovery initiatives.
In addition to direct healthcare outreach, CHCC’s Environmental Health and Disease Prevention team played a critical role in protecting public health and supporting the safe reopening of businesses following the storm. Recognizing the potential health risks associated with power disruptions, water service interruptions, and food safety concerns, EHDP staff conducted expedited inspections to help ensure establishments could safely resume operations while minimizing the risk of foodborne illness and other public health hazards.
During the recovery period, EHDP conducted 237 inspections of food establishments and other regulated facilities. Sixteen establishments were temporarily closed due to public health concerns, including unstable power sources, compromised water supply, and improper food storage conditions. Through ongoing technical assistance and follow-up inspections, all 16 of those establishments successfully addressed identified issues and were approved to reopen.
These efforts helped safeguard community health during recovery while providing guidance and support to businesses working to restore services in the aftermath of the typhoon.
CHCC remains grateful for the collaboration of its partners, donors, volunteers, and healthcare professionals whose collective efforts continue to support the health, well-being, and recovery of our communities.
