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.
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
Charlotte Police Officer Brent Simpson suffered cognitive decline that dated back years before his death in 2024, his widow, Gina Elliott, shared
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
The current proposed plan would create a dedicated line that would dispatch paramedics, clinicians and police officers to mental health crisis calls
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
The appointments come as the virus continues to surge, increasing its spread in at least 40 states
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is ready to supply sufficient PPE to first responders and healthcare workers this fall
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
A group of mental health professionals gathered outside Buffalo City Hall, calling the planned partnership ‘unsafe and unproven’
School officials will allow off-duty paramedics to fill in for school nurses who are quarantining due to COVID-19
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously to temporarily ban paramedics from using ketamine to sedate patients pending a review of the practice
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