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.
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
The $25 million bipartisan proposal would provide emergency funding primarily to rural services at risk of shutting down
Mayor Eric Adams told shop owners to forbid patrons from entering with masks on in order to capture their image on video in case a crime occurs
“This is what true civic leadership looks like,” said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the initiative’s announcement Friday.
Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
Because of the new health threat, training for census recruits includes advice about hand washing, using sanitizer and other strategies recommended by health officials.
Effective crisis communication strategies share these common features.
Taking care of yourself is not an extracurricular activity, it’s a necessity so you can keep taking care of others
Because of its demographic makeup, the homeless population is uniquely vulnerable to the transmission of the virus and health impacts of COVID-19.
Moving the polling places may be the right public health move, but it creates challenges for election administrators.
History shows that taking strong steps now to slow the spread of coronavirus will help communities and individuals.
Under the OneOhio plan, 30% of the money would go to community recovery efforts handled by local governments.
Evidence from China suggests that even if mildly affected, children can spread the virus to others.
Cancel station tours, visits, and non-essential training and travel
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
The virus has infected more than 800 people in the U.S. and killed at least 29, with one state after another recording its first infections in quick succession.
Government and transit officials have stressed that the virus can’t easily be transmitted by casual contact, such as sharing a subway car with someone who is infected. But the city is still urging caution.
The deep technological and wealth gap that exists nationwide between poor and affluent students has made the coronavirus outbreak even more challenging for school officials
Albuquerque Firefighter Laurianna Sargent discovered she is not covered under the state’s presumptive cause bill because she was diagnosed after age 40
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