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Safe, Effective Pain Management for Childbirth Available

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The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) is ensuring pregnant mothers and the community at large that epidurals for the safe management of pain during pregnancy remain available at GMHA. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, more than 60% of laboring mothers receive an epidural for pain relief. Research has shown that epidurals are a safe and effective pain relief alternative for most laboring mothers and their babies.

 
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GMHA Relaunches Mandatory Mask Use in Patient Care areas

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Due to the increasing number of COVID-positive cases, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has reinstated temporary mandatory mask use in clinical patient care areas, effective January 9, 2024. The Monitoring and Tracking Data continues to show a significant uptick in COVID cases. The mask mandate will be in place until January 23, 2024 but will be extended if required. The mandate applies to everyone entering patient care areas, regardless of vaccination status.

 
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GMHA is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

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Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

 
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Response to Misrepresentations About Number of Privileged OB-GYN Doctors at GMHA

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To maintain transparency and accuracy, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) is addressing misrepresentations made in the media regarding its Labor & Delivery unit and the number of OB/GYNs (a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology) and midwives with privileges at the hospital. There are currently 15 providers with privileges who deliver babies. This includes 11 full- and part-time OB/GYNs, three midwives, and one family practice doctor with credentials and experience delivering babies.

 
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GMHA Responds to Concerns Over Number of OB/GYN Doctors

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Since the unfortunate passing of Dr. Jeffrey Gabel, GMHA has received numerous inquiries about the number of OB/GYN doctors available and the hospital’s ability to deliver babies. Dr. Gabel’s loss is deeply felt, but GMHA assures the community that its Labor and Delivery unit remains well-covered. “Dr. Gabel will be greatly missed, but GMHA is confident in our ability to continue helping mothers bring their babies into the world,” said Hospital Administrator Lillian Perez-Posadas.

 
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GMHA Official Statement on the Passing of Dr. Jeffrey Gabel

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The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Jeffrey Gabel. He was a treasured member of the hospital’s Maternal Child Health department and beloved by his patients. His passing is heartbreaking. Dr. Jeffrey Gabel has been with GMHA for many years up until January 2023 when he relocated to the US mainland. Dr. Gabel’s love for Guam and her people was never more evident than when he returned to GMHA a few months ago. His dedication to our people, especially our expectant mothers and their babies, was genuine. GMHA is saddened to have lost such a caring and skilled physician and we are devastated to have lost our friend.

 
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GMHA Recommends Review of Five-Year GMHA Strategic Plan

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The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) recently received a copy of Senator Frank Blas’ letter to the Governor and press release describing his suggestion to create a task force to assist GMHA with reaching its goals. GMHA is grateful for the senator’s interest and commitment to assisting Guam’s only public hospital in its mission to provide our people with excellent healthcare. However, before steps are taken to create a task force, GMHA would ask the senator’s office and our community to review the strategic plan that was developed for GMHA in 2022.

 
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