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.
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Costa Mesa firefighters, Project Independence members gave disaster preparedness training to adults living with intellectual disabilities
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
The water regulation changes, finalized last week, will limit states’ reviews of natural gas and oil pipelines and other projects impacting waterways
The approval also makes LA County the 37th county in the nation since last year to declare racism a matter of public health
Chinese researchers found that the virus was present in the semen of six study participants with COVID-19
Those who do not comply and share what they know will face fines of $2,000 a day
For insight on tackling disparities revealed by the pandemic, local leaders can look to their global counterparts
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Implementation Fund for the summer 2020 cycle
Heat kills nearly twice as many Americans each year as tornadoes, and almost three times more than hurricanes
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said Friday that contact tracing simply isn’t working in the U.S.
Casinos can offer outdoor dining, and those with beach bars, outdoor decks or Boardwalk seating still plan to offer it
The bars Pour Behavior, Prospect Park and Spire Night Club have also been referred to the state’s alcoholic beverage commission
Mayor Quinton Lucas said he shared the messages he received via text message to show “how far we’ve gotten from being common sensible about what we are doing”
The $5,000 award from a nationwide program will help the city improve children’s health and reduce disparities
Experts fear the pace of gun violence may be a harbinger of a rough summer ahead
For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a “moral document,” allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off
Despite big pledges and high hopes, economic progress has come slowly, if at all, for Black America
Arizona’s count of confirmed COVID-19 cases surged again Friday, setting the third record in four days for daily high numbers of new cases
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