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.
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
Intense weather will overwhelm existing public and private infrastructure unless we adapt now and build more resilient communities.
The modern crisis of homelessness began in the 1980s, when the cost of housing began to rise faster than wages for many Americans. Nationally, 11 million low-income households use at least half their income for housing. This was the case for Frost and her family.
In 15 years, the number of people over age 65 will be larger than the number of children for the first time in U.S. history.
The gathering focused on future potential settlement dollars from pending state and local suits, which could include help for individual communities or for state or local programs.
Homeless people could first join the community in tents, eventually graduating to more permanent housing solutions on campus, while low-income families meeting certain requirements could rent or purchase homes on the property, even without a history of homelessness.
The assistance comes through the federal government’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.
In a settlement reached just hours before the first federal trial on the opioid crisis was set to begin, Cleveland’s Cuyahoga County and Akron’s Summit County will receive $260 million to fund treatment programs and other services for hard-hit communities.
Amelda Glaspie and her husband paid $800 a month to live without water or power in an abandoned L.A. church.
Mayor Alan Webber, local agencies and non-profits are working on new initiatives to address the needs of those in the homeless community.
This first federal opioid crisis trial between two Ohio counties and drug manufacturers will focus on distribution: Were the companies obligated to halt shipments of suspicious orders and, if so, did they comply?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael last year, Florida’s Panhandle saw a dramatic increase in the number of mental health issues citizens were experiencing, particularly among children
Good information about lead in school water is too hard to find; the Lead in School Water Project wants to change that
As the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission prepares its second annual report, it is recommending a dramatic overhaul of Florida’s mental health system, which, it argues, is failing to meet the long-term treatment needs of the vast majority of referrals.
After Madison Campbell survived a sexual assault in college, she set out to find an alternative to the invasive rape kit collection process. The backlash, however, has been swift.
A third of Los Angeles’s homeless population suffers from mental illness and/or drug addiction. Housing solutions will only go so far to provide relief.
Sonoma County, California, partnered with Simpligov to improve its data-sharing and automation capabilities, which has in turn helped citizens experiencing complex health and safety challenges.
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