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.
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
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
“As far as time-outs go, none are more important to our fans than this one.”
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for elected officials and municipal employees
The CDC is now recommending face coverings be worn in public; here’s how you can easily make one at home
“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
