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Tinian’s health care infrastructure is receiving a major boost with $802,436.99 in FEMA funding for a new generator and emergency power system at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Tinian Health Center. The project, funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program following Super Typhoon Yutu, will help ensure the health center can continue serving the community if the power goes out during future emergencies.
I traded the halls of Congress for the softball field last week to join my colleagues for the annual
We’re proud to highlight Brigit Len Tabuena, a Bowdoin College student from Saipan who returned home to the CNMI to put her education into action at Hardt Eye Clinic & Diabetes Education Center. A Biology and Environmental Studies major, Brigit is gaining hands-on clinical experience while leading an important project to collect and analyze local HbA1c diabetes data. Through patient testing and research, her work is helping build a better understanding of diabetes in the CNMI and support greater awareness of the connection between diabetes and eye health.
The bipartisan Continuing Resolution passed by the Senate on Friday, August 8, to fund the federal government through December 11, 2026, includ
The Commonwealth has received $382,703 in FEMA funding for the Crisis Counseling - Immediate Services Program in response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, FEMA recently announced. This support will help expand access to critical mental health and emotional support services for residents across Rota, Saipan, Tinian, and the Northern Islands as we continue to recover. Disasters leave lasting impacts that go far beyond physical damage, and this program plays an important role in helping individuals and families cope, heal, and rebuild.
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation has been awarded a $1 million Bureau of Justice Assistance Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program grant to implement the CNMI Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The initiative will strengthen patient safety and help prevent prescription drug misuse across the Commonwealth by improving data sharing, clinical decision-making, and public health surveillance.
Former Saipan resident LJ Duenas (second from left) led the Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter in meetings across Capitol Hill to adv
Last Tuesday, I was honored to visit the American Red Cross Open House in the Rayburn House Office Building and recognize the great work the Red Cross does for communities across our nation and in the CNMI. I pointedly recognized the NMI Chapter of the Red Cross for their hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering partnership during recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. From shelter operations to community assistance and preparedness, their dedication has made a real difference for our islands. It was also nice to learn more about the Red Cross’ lifesaving prog