Health

For nearly three decades, PHI Pharmacy has been a pillar of healthcare in our community, stepping up in 1996 to fill a critical gap and growing into one of the most trusted local institutions in the Northern Marianas.  Their story was recently highlighted in Guam Business Magazine, a well-deserved recognition of the impact they’ve made across the CNMI.  Under the leadership of Dr.

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Members of the Commonwealth Medicaid Agency – Director George Cruz, Eligibility & Enrollment Manager Kayleen Sablan, Federal Grants Manager Ke

It is always important to listen to and learn from the experts doing the work on the ground. This week, I had the chance to do just that in meeting with Zabrina Cruz of the Division of Environmental Quality, Kelsey McClellan from NMC’s Natural Resources Management program, and Travis Spaeth of the U.S. Public Health Service. We discussed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are showing increased levels in the Saipan aquifer. Every elected official has a responsibility to ensure the resources our people rely on are safe for their health.

This week, we want to shine a light on two incredible healthcare professionals from right here in the CNMI, Annie Trusso and Seung Gin Lee, better known as Sinj, who were recently featured in a USF Health publication by the University of South Florida.  Annie, a Pain Management Fellow with USF, and Sinj, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and U.S.

The Medicare & You handbook is your official guide to Medicare, with the most up-to-date information about benefits, costs, health and drug plans, rights, and protections. Each year, Medicare households receive a printed copy by mail, and the 2026 edition has now been released. Keep your copy handy as a reference throughout the year. To request a printed handbook, call (670) 323-2647, or click the image to access the online version.

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Think about what benefits matter to you and find a Medicare Part-D plan that fits your needs.

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Last week, the CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program was notified that, due