About the School of Health

The Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health began in 1966 as the Department of Nursing in the Division of Human Ecology, offering an associate degree nursing program. In 1989, the department became the School of Nursing and Allied Health within the College of Arts and Sciences. In 1994, the nursing program became autonomous, and the name was changed to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. In 1998, the unit of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance joined the CNHS. The Social Work unit was integrated in May 1999.

Through the years, there have been organizational and name changes. Now known as the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health, the school houses the Health Sciences, Nursing, and Social Work programs. The School of Health is proud to prepare our graduates for their professions and to meet the mission of our school through close collaboration with our community and health care partners.

ACADEMIC MISSION

The Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health is committed to improving the health, fitness, personal, and social well-being of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific. To realize this mission, the School of Health:

1. Delivers programs designed to prepare graduates for their professions: nursing, social work, exercise science and health promotion, public health, and pre-physical therapy. The school provides ongoing educational development for members of the respective professions. The School fosters collaboration among the disciplines and facilitates inter-professional education.
2. Engages in collaborative research and creative endeavors focused on the needs of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific.
3. Promotes the advancement of social and economic justice and the empowerment of the community. Promotes community service of students and faculty.