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.
The PulsePoint Foundation and ZOLL are launching the “Anyone Can Register” initiative to crowdsource AED locations into the National Emergency AED Registry
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances
Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year
Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
The city’s Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 now carry two units in military-grade fridges, bringing transfusions to the scene and boosting survival
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
Certified medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws for the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, speeding investigations and reducing case delays
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
The 2025 Sepsis Alliance survey shows rising awareness but stark gaps by race, age, income and education
The pilot program will serve up to 600 residents in 13 communities, aiming to cut ER visits with on-site assessments, labs, imaging and treatment
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
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
AFGE Local 4070 is supporting peer programs and lobbying for the Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
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