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.
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
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.
With EMS response times rising after Andover’s ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
Wake County said the reactions it observed were “consistent with known common side effects from receiving the vaccine”
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions
23,941 people intentionally killed themselves with a gun in 2019
Law enforcement agencies would do well to heed drug trafficking’s technology-driven distribution systems
The pandemic has spotlighted how directly housing impacts people’s health
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
The bill now goes to the Senate, where a more expansive measure awaits floor debate
The order stays after a U.S. District Court judge refused to grant the State of Texas an emergency temporary injunction on Friday
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The end of mask mandates and other restrictions poses three important questions about responsibility, safety and public health
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
Gov. Mike Parson has faced criticism that the state’s distribution strategy is inequitable and favors less-populated rural areas over its largest cities
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