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 vehicle has multiple work areas and a conference room
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp. will use the funding, along with Avel eCare’s EMS telemedicine services, to improve rural care
The mayor’s order applies only to residential evictions, not commercial evictions, and only to cases involving non-payment of rent, not other causes for eviction
The three-year grant will fund an on-site psychologist to support officers after critical incidents, as well as with day-to-day needs
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
“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.
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