As Super Typhoon Sinlaku passed near Guam, critical services were put to the test – including operations at the island’s only public hospital. Despite challenging conditions overnight, Guam Memorial Hospital officials say patient care has not been disrupted.

Even as winds pick up and conditions shift, GMH held the line. According to interim administrator and CEO Dr. Joleen Aguon, the hospital remains fully operational under Condition of Readiness 1 – continuing care without interruption as Sinlaku moves across the region.

Overnight, unstable power from the island grid triggered brief fluctuations, prompting crews to switch to generator power as a precaution. Dr. Aguon says the transition was smooth – with no disruptions to patient care and no internal outages. Heavy rain has also exposed a few minor roof leaks in parts of the facility.

Hospital officials say maintenance teams are addressing those issues in realtime, with no impact to clinical services.

Inside the hospital, operations remain steady – the emergency room is open around the clock, inpatient services are stable, and staffing levels are holding under the emergency plan. Medical teams remain on-site and prepared.

Dr. Aguon adds that hospital leadership continues to monitor the storm closely, coordinating through its incident command center to keep operations on track.

And as Sinlaku moved through, GMH is reassuring the community: they’re ready, staffed, and continuing to deliver care through the storm.