Public Health
Public Health is a critical area of focus for local and state government agencies, involving health promotion, disease prevention, and preparedness for health emergencies within communities. Governments are responsible for implementing public health policies, managing healthcare services, and responding to crises like pandemics. This directory provides articles on public health, along with related topics like SafeGov, which covers strategies and initiatives for protecting the well-being and security of the public through effective governance.
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Project is beginning with the simulated delivery of supplies, lab samples and medication using drones
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Inventors have tried coasters, cups, straws, nail polish and a smart device for detecting the presence of drugs. See which devices actually made it to market.
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
State and federal grants offer municipalities a way to maintain parks without placing the full burden on taxpayers
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Learn how to choose the right pet for your shift schedule, energy level and emotional needs
Lake County’s new Mobile Integrated Healthcare program helps reduce strain on emergency services by providing in-home care for frequent 911 callers
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
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