Guam Memorial Hospital Accepts 36-Week Mothers as Tropical Storm Bavi Nears Sunday
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Updated · Pacific Daily News · Jul 2
Guam Memorial Hospital Accepts 36-Week Mothers as Tropical Storm Bavi Nears Sunday
1 articles · Updated · Pacific Daily News · Jul 2
Summary
Guam Memorial Hospital said it will begin taking eligible expectant mothers once Condition of Readiness 2 is declared, offering shelter to women at 36 weeks or more and high-risk pregnancies from 24 weeks.
Bavi is expected to arrive Sunday, prompting the hospital to secure facilities, protect equipment and supplies, review staffing plans and prepare emergency resources while keeping core services running.
The emergency room will remain open 24/7 and inpatient care will continue, though elective outpatient procedures and some non-urgent services could be postponed if conditions worsen.
Visiting hours and family viewings may be suspended, and ongoing capital improvement work could be paused if weather turns unsafe.
GMHA said Typhoon Sinlaku left no lingering damage that would hinder operations, though lessons from the storm have been folded into its current response planning.