General Duties

The general duties of the Division are to:

(a)Formulate plans and policies to address the health needs of the community.

(b)Implement health programs and services to meet identified health needs of the community.

(c)Conduct research and studies to identify community health problems.

(d)Provide health services to individuals who are medically and financially in need.

(e)Administer grants-in-aid for health programs and services.

(f)Conduct disease surveillance and monitor activities to prevent and/or identify health problems.

(g)Conduct health promotion and education programs.

(h)Serve as the “State Public Health Agency” for Guam.

(i)Establish standards and regulations necessary to ensure quality health care and the prevention and control of diseases.