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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The bill guarantees that people in high-risk jobs who contract COVID-19 will be eligible for workers’ compensation without having to prove the infection was a direct result of their jobs
The defense department will invest $133 million to increase domestic N95 production capacity
New software the companies plan to add to phones would make it easier to use Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people who may have been infected by COVID-19
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers research-driven strategies for better sleep after working extended shifts
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
The governor’s order allows inactive EMS providers to work in the state under the supervision of a licensed EMS or healthcare professional
The proposal would shield EMS providers, healthcare workers and hospitals from civil lawsuits as they make difficult decisions during the pandemic
The new state rule creates the assumption that first responders diagnosed with or quarantined for the disease were exposed while on duty
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The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
Resort destinations nationwide are asking second homeowners to stay away for the safety of their less resourced communities, but many aren’t listening
The proposed guidance would allow asymptomatic workers back on the job following unprotected exposure
“It’s clear that what COVID-19 is doing is exacerbating the racial disparity in health in this country,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
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Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for elected officials and municipal employees
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