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 deals call for most of the funds to be used to fight the drug crisis, but neither company admitted wrongdoing
The private rates remain below those for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago and have grown into a multibillion-dollar industry despite little research on their long-term effects.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that the planet’s heating beyond 1.5°C will increase the frequency and intensity of climate impacts
Officials with the Huntsville, Alabama, public housing authority had little to say after an investigation found multiple units with an average level of radioactivity above the level that radon contractors say calls for specialized ventilation systems to remove it.
Advocates are hoping congressional legislation will align the HUD definition of homelessness with that of other federal agencies, so that more children, teens and young adults experiencing homelessness can access services.
Bloomberg left office with nearly two-thirds of voters saying he made the city better, according to a Quinnipiac University poll, and a long list of important mayoral moments.
Though still a work in progress, Chicago Lawn is no longer the South Side neighborhood of violent repute, and it may just be a model that helps struggling neighborhoods across the country.
For South Bend, Indiana, a complicated water quality issue required a smart approach — a smart sewer system to be precise
According to a new report from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force, courts need to address the opioid epidemic from a public health perspective.
L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg have called for California to enact a legal imperative to provide a roof for every homeless individual and family.
Opportunity zones offer tax incentives for those who choose to invest in distressed communities, but there is little oversight of how money is spent and the effect it has on communities
The state just launched a new public health campaign to tackle rising meth use, but without change to state laws, real recovery may not be possible.
For former President Barack Obama, economic inequality and climate change are intimately linked, and this dynamic makes it difficult to mobilize people around taking collective action.
Marion County’s action is part of a larger push nationwide to give 911 dispatchers the recognition and benefits they deserve.
A new million-dollar campaign in South Dakota aims to combat a methamphetamine epidemic that has swept the state. According to the DEA, meth today is 71% cheaper than in 2005, with local police saying that meth is going for as little as $5 on the street.
While California was first in the nation to implement a paid family leave program, the report from the California Budget & Policy Center highlights how policymakers can update and improve the program to meet the needs of today’s families.
Obama-era plans specifically addressed climate change’s impact for Superfund sites, but the EPA’s current five-year strategic plan does not, a new report from the Government Accountability Office explains
