Mission
The Get Healthy Guam Coalition is a community-based collaborative organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to embrace healthy lifestyles. Our mission is to raise awareness, educate, and motivate people—especially young people—to make positive health choices. Through our efforts, we aim to inspire a ripple effect of health and hope that enriches families and strengthens community well-being.
Our current focus is on developing accessible health prevention resources that support this mission.
"Our Hero" Book Presentation & "Our True Colors" Resilience dance Feature
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention, for youth
LINK TO DOWNLOAD
Participating classes/youth groups from:
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Guahan Academy Charter School
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Inarajan Middle School
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Manelu
SPONSORS OF STORYBOOK & TEACHER'S TOOLKIT CREATION:
Guam Economic Development Authority, Guam Regional Medical City, Guam Memorial Hospital (in-kind) and Guam Marianas Training Center.
PRINT SPONSORS:
The printing of the first 200 storybooks was sponsored by Calvo's Selectcare.
PLEASE SEE THE 2 BLOG POSTS ON THE PROCESS FOR CREATING THE DIABETES TOOLKIT:
Film: "The Girl Behind the Law - Natasha's Clean Air Legacy"
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What is this film about?
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Who are the members of the film production team?
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How is the project funded?
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Why was this project chosen among the grant applications?
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When will the film be ready?
What: The film is about Natasha, the teenager who was behind the Natasha Protection Act, who advocated for people to enjoy restaurant dining who don't want to be exposed to indoor smoke. The film is based on the book, "Let Go, Let God. Natasha's Poignant Journey", along with additional stories, including from those who supported the law.
Who: our Film production team is comprised of:
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Ferjon & Raquel, from The Digital Kitchen
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Ms. Maravilla & students, Guahan Academy Charter School
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Ms. Cruz & students, Simon Sanchez High School
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Genevieve Leon Guerrero
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Renee Veksler
How: This initiative is funded by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund under the category of Education & Outreach. For more information about the GCTF and the 2024 awardees, please click on the Learn More button.
Why: The Natasha Protection Act has protected many individuals over the years.
When: this film is in the pre-production, writing phase. We'll provide regular updates on it's progress. Updated January 20, 2025
"Collaborative Storytelling and Film: Advancing Community Health Through Prevention Education"
Our Initiatives in Preventive Health Education
Our organization takes pride in our active participation in various preventive health-related projects, including innovative multimedia approaches like our latest initiative, Text to Script (Film). This project focuses on transforming written health education into compelling film scripts, creating engaging visual content that reaches diverse audiences.
Featured Projects:
- Diabetes Poster and Teachers' Toolkits: Developed in collaboration with Children for Health (CfH), these resources include the "Our True Colors" and "My Hero" toolkits, designed to engage students aged 9 to 14 in community-specific health and wellness topics through interactive posters and storybooks.
Text to Script (Film):
- Film Creation: Leveraging the power of visual storytelling, this initiative transforms key health messages into scripts for short films, enhancing the accessibility and impact of health education.
- Engagement Through Film: By screening these films in schools, community centers, and online platforms, we aim to captivate and educate a broader audience, reinforcing preventive health messages in a memorable format.
About the Storybooks:
- Engaging Design: Each storybook is crafted using participatory methods to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding.
- Collaborative Writing
- Professional Illustrations: Illustrated by CfH’s in-house artists to visually captivate and communicate key health messages.
- Empowering Youth: Designed to mobilize youth as agents of change within their communities.
Become a Partner in Prevention
We invite you to join us in making a significant impact in our community. Connect with us today to explore how we can collaborate on these vital educational efforts, including our exciting film projects. Together, we can foster a healthier, more informed future.
Our funded initiatives have produced a range of educational materials that are freely available for access and download. We encourage you to utilize these resources in your homes, classrooms, or organizations. Please let us know how you are using them; your feedback is invaluable as we continue to develop and improve our offerings.
Donation Drive for Initiatives
Please support the Get Healthy Guam Coalition's mission by becoming a Partner in Prevention. With your support we can put Guam on the map for health prevention materials that resonate with your youth, driving health promotion in our families and community. Let's showcase the power of youth ages 9-14 as engaged health advocates!
Contact the Get Healthy Guam Coalition, Inc.,
via Renee Veksler
Page updated January 20, 2025
(671) 647-2351