Dr. Renee Koffend Speaks to GEIS about Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Renee L.G. Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/ GEHDI consultant (standing at right),spoke before a captive audience of service providers from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on August 17, 2016 at the GSAT Center. Dr. Koffend's presentation focused on "Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation.
Renee L.G. Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/ GEHDI consultant (standing at right),spoke before a captive audience of service providers from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on August 17, 2016 at the GSAT Center. Dr. Koffend’s presentation focused on “Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation.”

Newstalk K57 Interview with the Guam EHDI Program

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Guam CEDDERS personnel were interviewed on K57's Travis Coffman "GMH Healthcare Heroes Series" radio show on August 16 during the late afternoon drive home time segment. The focus of the interview was on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project. Pictured from left to right are June Perez, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Program Coordinator and Co-Host of GMHA HEALTHCARE HEROES SERIES; Joseph John Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI, Interoperability Data Specialist; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Project Coordinator; Travis Coffman, K57 Talk Show Radio Host; and Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Audiology Consultant.
Guam CEDDERS personnel were interviewed on K57’s Travis Coffman “GMH Healthcare Heroes Series” radio show on August 16 during the late afternoon drive home time segment. The focus of the interview was on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project. Pictured from left to right are June Perez, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Program Coordinator and Co-Host of GMHA HEALTHCARE HEROES SERIES; Joseph John Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI, Interoperability Data Manager; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Project Coordinator; Travis Coffman, K57 Talk Show Radio Host; and Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Audiology Consultant.

Guam CEDDERS Delivers DAE Toolkits to Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS)

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On August 8, Ruth Leon Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS staff (left), delivered 15 Guam EHDI "DAE Toolkits" to Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS). The Toolkits contain resources and information for families who have a child being referred for a Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation (DAE). Receiving the Toolkits is R-Leen Mario, GEIS staff (right).
On August 8, Ruth Leon Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS staff (left), delivered 15 Guam EHDI “DAE Toolkits” to Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS). The Toolkits contain resources and information for families who have a child being referred for a Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation (DAE). Receiving the Toolkits is R-Leen Mario, GEIS staff (right).

Guam EHDI Advisory Committee Meets

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (Guam EHDI) Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at the Westin Resort Guam. Front row, seated, left to right: Glenda Leon Guerrero, Guam Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Maternal Child Nurse Manager; Avelina “Bing” Opena, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Head Nurse, Nursery; Joseph Flores; Joyce Flores, Guam EHDI Co-Chair; and Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS. Middle row, left to right: Ruth Sabangan, GMHA Head Nurse, NICU; Brigette Flores-Lobo, United States Naval Hospital Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (USNH EDIS) Consultant; Ma Victoria Guiao, GMHA Head Nurse, OB Ward; LeeAnn QB Santos, USNH EDIS, Speech Language Pathologist; Brittany Rosario, Sheena Dela Cruz, Camille Glory, Nursing Staff, GRMC Nursery; Margaret Blaz, Ph.D. – Follow Up Coordinator, Guam EHDI; and Heidi San Nicolas, Ph.D., Director, Guam CEDDERS & Principal Investigator, Guam EHDI. Back row, left to right: Terrie Fejarang, Project Coordinator, Guam EHDI; Brittney Babauta, Nuring Staff, GRMC Nursery; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS; Maggie Murphy-Bell, representing Margarita Gay, Maternal Child Health Administrator, Department of Public Health & Social Services, and Guam EHDI Advisory Council Chairperson; and Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Guam, Division of Special Education, Department of Education, Program Coordinator.
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (Guam EHDI) Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at the Westin Resort Guam. Front row, seated, left to right: Glenda Leon Guerrero, Guam Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Maternal Child Nurse Manager; Avelina “Bing” Opena, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Head Nurse, Nursery; Joseph Flores; Joyce Flores, Guam EHDI Co-Chair; and Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS. Middle row, left to right: Ruth Sabangan, GMHA Head Nurse, NICU; Brigette Flores-Lobo, United States Naval Hospital Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (USNH EDIS) Consultant; Ma Victoria Guiao, GMHA Head Nurse, OB Ward; LeeAnn QB Santos, USNH EDIS, Speech Language Pathologist; Brittany Rosario, Sheena Dela Cruz, Camille Glory, Nursing Staff, GRMC Nursery; Margaret Blaz, Ph.D. – Follow Up Coordinator, Guam EHDI; and Heidi San Nicolas, Ph.D., Director, Guam CEDDERS & Principal Investigator, Guam EHDI. Back row, left to right: Terrie Fejarang, Project Coordinator, Guam EHDI; Brittney Babauta, Nuring Staff, GRMC Nursery; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS; Maggie Murphy-Bell, representing Margarita Gay, Maternal Child Health Administrator, Department of Public Health & Social Services, and Guam EHDI Advisory Council Chairperson; and Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Guam, Division of Special Education, Department of Education, Program Coordinator.

Guam EHDI Evaluation Workgroup Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup consisting of parent representatives, GEIS personnel, and Guam CEDDERS staff met on Tuesday, May 10 to develop an evaluation plan for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Informational System (EHDI-IS). Pictured starting from left, clockwise: Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco, GEIS & Early Childhood Special Education; Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS Grant Assistant I; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Coordinator; William Tejeresas, Parent Representative; Joyce Tejeresas, Paren Representative; and Elaine Eclavea, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS.
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup consisting of parent representatives, GEIS personnel, and Guam CEDDERS staff met on Tuesday, May 10 to develop an evaluation plan for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Informational System (EHDI-IS). Pictured starting from left, clockwise: Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco, GEIS & Early Childhood Special Education; Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS Grant Assistant I; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Coordinator; William Tejeresas, Parent Representative; Joyce Tejeresas, Parent Representative; and Elaine Eclavea, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Pediatrician Training

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Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on "Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation" conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.
Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on “Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation” conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.

Quansheng Song, Database Consultant Provides Technical Assistance for Guam EHDI

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to minimizing data duplication, interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for the CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Stakeholders Meet with Guam EHDI Staff on Quality Improvement Strategies

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Early Childhood Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Guam Early Intervention System
Seven individuals seated around conference table
Members of the Initial Screening Quality Improvement team meet to discuss effective strategies to improve Guam EHDI AIMS. Seated clockwise from (L-R): starting from bottom: Alyson Ward, National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM); Valerie Meno, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA); Ruth Sabangan, GMHA; Avelina Opena, GMHA; Terrie Fejarang, Guam EHDI; Elaine Eclavea, Guam EHDI; and Joseph Mendiola, Guam EHDI.

Guam EHDI Project Stakeholders Meet to Address Quality Improvement Needs

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Early Childhood Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Guam Early Intervention System
A crowded banquet room listens attentively to speaker.
Alyson Ward, Quality Improvement Advisor from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), provided technical assistance on strategies for effective Quality Improvement activities for EHDI programs on August 10-12. Staff from the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Guam Regional Medical City, Guam Early Intervention Program, and the DOE Audiology Department joined the Guam EHDI Project for this quality improvement effort.

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    Governor Eddie Calvo (at the microphone) delivered opening remarks during the "Deaf Jam Fiesta" event held at the Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park at Ypao Beach on July 11. Joining the Governor were (L-R) Ben Servino, Director, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID); Melissa Cayton, Deaf Jam main organizer; Andrew Tydingco, master of ceremonies and Vice President, SiñA; Rosanne Ada, Executive Director, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council. Guam CEDDERS participated in the event with a display of informational brochures and materials featuring the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) and Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) programs.

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    Participants at the "Deaf Jam Fiesta" focused their attention during the Governor's welcoming remarks.

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    Melissa Cayton (at the microphone) and main organizer, welcomed the participants of the 2015 Deaf Jam Fiesta event on July 11. Over 100 guests attended the event which included individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing and their families, individuals with disabilities and their families, community members and service providers. Standing around Melissa were (L-R) Kirsten Bamba, Sign Language Interpreter, Ben Servino, Director, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID); Rosanne Ada, Executive Director, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council, and Governor Eddie Calvo. Not shown: Andrew Tydingco, master of ceremonies and Vice President, SiñA.

  • Several individuals standing in single file line wearing grass skirts, red tube tops and a flower in their right ear.

    Members of the deaf community learned several cultural dances and joined in during the performances by "Taotao Lagu" dance troupe.

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    (Facing Camera L-R) Nacrina and Johanna Mendiola engage in conversation with Kirsten Bamba (Left with back to camera) while hanging out at the 2015 Deaf Jam Fiesta.

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    (L-R) Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director, Leone Rohr, Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Member, and Joyce Flores, Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Program Advisory Council member, pose by the Guam EHDI display table during the 2015 Deaf Jam Fiesta event held at the Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park at Ypao Beach on July 11.

  • Several individuals dancing in traditional costume. A young child dancing along with group.

    Kaleb Suzuki (in dark blue shirt) joins in during the audience participation segment of the cultural presentation. His parents, (at right with phone cameras) proudly record his dance moves.

  • Several individuals dancing in traditional costume. Adult male dancing along with group.

    Ben Servino, DISID Director (in black shirt), shows his moves during the cultural presentation. The Deaf Jam Fiesta coincidentally took place on his birthday.

Deaf Jam Fiesta Celebration

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Information Dissemination Self-Advocacy