Guamanian Era
Dr. Olivia Torres Cruz
Dr. Olivia Torres Cruz (1934 – 2022) was the first CHamoru woman to become a medical doctor. She was a trailblazer who advocated for more
Guamanian Era
Lytico-Bodig on Guam
Long studied, now disappearing disease. Lytico-bodig is the local name for a complex of neurological diseases (or diseases that affect the nervous system) on Guam
Contemporary Guam: Health
US Naval Hospital, Guam 1962-Present
In 1962 the Naval Hospital provided the services of a typical community hospital to active duty members, retirees, and their dependents, and veterans at its
Contemporary Guam: Health
Nursing Program, University of Guam
In 1966, a two-year associate of science degree nursing program began at the College of Guam, the predecessor of the University of Guam. It has
Guamanian Era
Guam Pattera: Changing Birth Practices (1950-1960)
A significant change in the use and availability of nurse-midwives occurred in the 1950s and 1960s. The shift away from midwife-assisted home births to hospital