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.
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Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has declared a civil emergency ahead of Saturday’s event
Seven local health officials in California have announced they are now leaving their posts
Several community agencies were set to lose 100% of contributions from the City of Cheyenne
It remains unclear what specific criteria would have to be met to resume the reopening process
“You experience the pandemic, put the experience of the late 1960s on top of that, the grieving, the financial worries ... we’re looking at an epidemic of mental health crises”
Contract tracers are encountering resistance, online harassment and even violent threats for conducting their work in some communities, a worrying trend as states reopen
From waiving permits to shutting down entire city blocks, leaders in Oregon are committed to getting their restaurants back on track
By employing interventions that acknowledge the power of place, the country can mitigate harm from the current epidemic and help create more just, healthy and resilient communities
Plagued by inaccurate results and unclear implications for immunity, antibody tests are not being recommended as a metric for lifting coronavirus restrictions
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
At least 40 law enforcement agencies across the country have used drones in the past few months for coronavirus-related purposes
A trip to City Hall in McAlester, Oklahoma, will be a much different experience than it was before the COVID-19 shutdown
Places of worship pose considerably higher risks of infection, having sparked outbreaks nationwide
Vacationers flocked to the region from all over the U.S.; only time will tell if a superspreader event will be the consequence
The capital of Montgomery, where about 200,000 people live, is looking like a disease hot spot
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