Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Michael Do on being named one of the 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners!

Presented by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this national recognition honors individuals who go above and beyond to promote immunizations and protect the health of their communities.

As Chair of CHCC's Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Do has been a dedicated advocate for childhood and adult immunizations, working closely with our Immunization Program to improve vaccination rates across the Commonwealth. His commitment to educating families, promoting vaccine confidence, and expanding access to life-saving vaccines, including RSV immunizations for infants, has made a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Do on this well-deserved recognition and thanking him for his continued dedication to keeping our islands healthy through the power of immunization.

05/08/2026

Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds today announced that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it is not currently requiring the $100,000 payment previously associated with certain H-1B petitions, removing a potential barrier to recruiting medical professionals for the Commonwealth.

The clarification follows a letter King-Hinds sent to USCIS in April requesting reconsideration of the payment requirement for physicians and other medical professionals seeking to work in the Northern Mariana Islands. In her letter, King-Hinds argued that the Commonwealth's geographic isolation and ongoing healthcare workforce shortages made the requirement particularly harmful to the CNMI's ability to recruit qualified providers.

In its response, USCIS explained that while Presidential Proclamation 10973 originally included the payment requirement, a federal court subsequently vacated the agency guidance implementing that provision. As a result, USCIS confirmed it is not requiring evidence of the $100,000 payment at this time and that reconsideration of the CNMI's exemption request is therefore unnecessary.

"My concern has always been making sure federal policy does not make it harder for the CNMI to recruit the doctors and specialists our community needs," said Congresswoman King-Hinds. "This clarification removes uncertainty for healthcare employers and helps ensure this payment requirement is not another obstacle to bringing medical professionals to our islands."

King-Hinds noted that healthcare workforce shortages remain one of the Commonwealth's most significant challenges and said her office will continue working with federal agencies to remove unnecessary barriers that affect recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals.

"Access to healthcare begins with access to healthcare professionals," King-Hinds said. "My office will continue working to ensure federal policies recognize the unique realities of providing medical care in the Northern Mariana Islands." (PR)

04/08/2026

📣 SPECIAL UPDATE: Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics 💉🎒

📅 Now open EVERY SATURDAY in August!

⏰ Don’t wait until the last minute—get your child ready for the new school year today!

Our special Saturday vaccination clinic hours continue throughout August. The school year is approaching quickly, so now is the time to make sure your child has the required vaccinations and health documents, including their BLUE CARD, before school starts. 🏫📘

Visit the CHCC Immunization Clinic during our special Saturday clinic hours to beat the back-to-school rush!

⚠️ Last call for vaccinations is 11:30 AM.

💉 Free vaccines are available for eligible children ages 0–18 through the CHCC Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

✅ Medicaid and private insurance are accepted.
🪪 Health certificates, also known as Blue Cards, are available for a $5 fee.
💵💳 Cash and card payments are accepted.

Please bring:

🪪 A photo ID
🏥 An insurance card, if available

🚶 Walk-ins are welcome—no appointment needed!

📞 For questions, please contact the CHCC Immunization Program at 670-236-8745.

We look forward to seeing you! 😊

04/08/2026

This week, CHCC proudly celebrates National Health Center Week, recognizing the important role community health centers play in providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families across the Commonwealth.

Together, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, the Lucia "Chiang" Villagomez Arizapa Health Center, and the Rota Health Center serve as the foundation of community-based care, ensuring residents have access to essential health services close to home. Our commitment to prevention, wellness, and compassionate care helps build healthier communities throughout the CNMI.

Join us in celebrating National Health Center Week and the dedicated teams who work every day to improve the health and well-being of our islands.

03/08/2026

The official page for the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation's Population Health, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

31/07/2026

🎒💉 Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics

📅 Open on the first and last Saturdays of August only!

⏰ Don’t wait until the last minute—get your child ready for the new school year today!

The special Saturday vaccination clinic hours continue this August! 🏫 Make sure your child has the required vaccinations and health documents (Blue Card) before school starts.

📍 Visit the CHCC Immunization Clinic during our special Saturday hours and beat the back-to-school rush.

⚠️ Last call for vaccinations is at 11:30 a.m.

💉 Free vaccines are available for eligible children ages 0–18 through the CHCC Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

✅ Medicaid and private insurance are accepted.
🪪 Blue Cards are available for a $5 fee.
💳 Cash and card payments are accepted.

📋 Please bring a photo ID and insurance card, if available.

🚶 Walk-ins are welcome—no appointment needed!

📞 Questions? Contact the CHCC Immunization Program at 670-236-8745. We look forward to seeing you!

29/07/2026

28/07/2026

🫶 Protect Their Heart for Life

Did you know that treating strep throat early can help prevent serious health complications later in life?

As part of the CNMI Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Prevention Initiative, CHCC and healthcare partners are working together to improve access to rapid strep testing across the Commonwealth. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect children from acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

Talk to your healthcare provider about rapid strep testing and the importance of early treatment.

Together, we can help keep CNMI children healthy and strong. 💙