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 move would change marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD, to a Schedule III drug, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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“It’s likely that every hospital in America is going to have to deal with this.”
State and local governments are pulling out all the stops to fill in safety gaps left by the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
De Blasio argues that a wartime approach is needed to mobilize assistance to where it’s needed most
Mayor Eric Garcetti joins a growing list of officials now advocating for facial covering when out in public
State Rep. Bob Glanzer’s illness — which has now infected several members of his family, tragically killing one — is a stark reminder that rural communities are not immune to the pandemic
Low-income families in NYC often reside in tight quarters, with multiple families under one roof, making it far more likely these residents will ultimately contract COVID-19
The biggest chunk of money for local governments and nonprofits will pay for new medical facilities for testing and treatment
These findings complicate efforts to gain control of the pandemic and reinforce the importance of social distancing and other measures designed to stop the spread
Financial hardship and social isolation are known triggers for suicidal thoughts and actions, leading many public health experts to fear a significant uptick in the months to come
Child welfare professionals worry the pandemic, by increasing stress on already fragile families, may fuel a rise in child abuse and neglect
Many residents are beginning to fear the spread of the disease to areas with scarce medical resources and already reeling economies
Here is what we know right now about viability of the virus that causes COVID-19 on surfaces
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would spend $150 million on efforts to shield the homeless population from the virus.
“Few if any” schools will be reopening before summer break, the National Guard is at the ready and martial law is a serious topic of discussion as COVID-19 cases rise.
The goal is to have a plan for a worst-case scenario where one city’s police officers or firefighters are forced to self-isolate and cannot work
As the rest of the nation ramps up its COVID-19 response, Washington provides some early lessons on emergency communication
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