Public Health
According to the CDC Foundation, public health is the science of protecting and improving health across communities. This is accomplished through public services, educational programs and research initiatives, particularly as they relate to the promotion of healthcare equity. Here we feature information on emergency response for health crises, harm reduction, disease prevention and wellness, access to health services and improving outcomes.
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
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Approximately 1,000 patients have been seen at DocGo clinics outside Dollar General stores since the service started last fall
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
Bergen County Emergency Medical Services assists local agencies
The Municipal Emergency Services Authority in Lancaster County will set fees as it aims to address industry challenges
Mayor Eric Adams said those fired for refusing to get immunized can reapply for their old jobs
Sen. Justin Ready said the delegation has no plans to introduce the legislation while Carroll County is forming the new Department of Fire and EMS
McAllen’s contract with San Antonio-based Lone Star Ambulance takes effect on Feb. 23 after it could not reach a deal with Med-Care
Med-Care EMS asked McAllen leaders to choose one of four subsidy options because of cost increases
Recently passed legislation promises local government leaders with new funding opportunities in the coming months … and the coming years
Mayor Eric Adams says he wants LEOs and medics to more aggressively get severely mentally ill individuals off the streets and subways and into treatment
25.1% of the drivers tested positive for THC, and nearly 20% had blood-alcohol levels beyond legal limits
A $10K bill for police expenses remains outstanding, the Sioux City finance director said
At least seven teenagers overdosed from pills possibly containing fentanyl this year including a 15-year-old girl, according to the LAPD
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said wants to be sure company changes and that she asked the fire chief to tell members to speak up if they witness misconduct
Mental health technicians will help officers decide if a person needs to be taken to a hospital for evaluation
The state is no longer accept new applications and plans to increase funding by $76.6 million while implementing a tiered system
The firefighters and EMS providers are also seeking damages they say they are owed from having to work desk jobs, which pay less, for 18 months
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