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.
Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp. will use the funding, along with Avel eCare’s EMS telemedicine services, to improve rural care
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness
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
In a joint statement, the companies said their automatic “exposure notification” system is meant to augment local contact tracing efforts, not replace it
With many flocking to local beaches to enjoy this time of year, and no doubt break up the monotony of a socially distanced life, officials are attempting to prevent virus spread with new rules
Public health experts have said one contact tracer is needed for every 1,000 to 3,000 residents in the U.S., or between 100,000 and 300,000 nationally
EMTs, paramedics and firefighters are uniquely qualified to aid public health contact tracing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19
The ruling marks the first successful challenge of public health orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19; local governments are now stepping in to enact their own
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