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.
Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department
The vehicle has multiple work areas and a conference room
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
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
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
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