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.
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
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
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
The bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Those found by police with small amounts of street drugs will now face a civil citation instead of an arrest
The chaotic execution of state and local vaccination programs is only the latest in a series of missteps by public health departments during the worst pandemic in more than a century
As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks
The state will collect infection and quarantine data voluntarily submitted by public safety agencies to better combat the virus’ spread among first responders
Research on urban resilience suggests the marginalization of MLK neighborhoods could make their residents more vulnerable to natural disasters, pandemics
Participants will receive mental health treatment and counseling while residing in a work release center
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
The mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
MOST POPULAR
- Auditor: Minn. firefighter training board violated ‘significant’ financial requirements
- One-fifth of Americans think about their next vacation while still on vacation
- Colo. governor signs law to add protections for police K-9s, horses
- Cardio fitness reduces risk of death, disease by nearly 20%, new study finds
- DEA will move to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug