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.
Over 100 deaths are confirmed and approximately 1,000 people are unaccounted for in the Lahaina fire
President Joe Biden met with officials and first responders in the aftermath of a wildfire that killed at least 115 people
Searchers and cadaver dogs have covered 25% of the burned area of Lahaina
“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
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts; here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
Mayor London Breed took to Twitter to explain the city’s reasoning
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from the hardest hid region in the U.S.
The projected $2.5 billion raised over the next decade will be devoted to services including rent assistance, case management and outreach, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment
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