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 6-year study by the American College of Surgeons found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
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Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
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State and federal grants offer municipalities a way to maintain parks without placing the full burden on taxpayers
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
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Lake County’s new Mobile Integrated Healthcare program helps reduce strain on emergency services by providing in-home care for frequent 911 callers
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
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
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