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.
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
Stillwater firefighter Randy Blake retired at 44 and underwent a double lung transplant following a battle for his life
Staffers have been trained in administering the nasal spray, and the program is set to expand citywide
Top issues include economic development, infrastructure and public health while parks and recreation and police department are important areas of focus for mayors in their 2019 state of cities speeches, according to the National League of Cities.
The Appalachian Regional Commission formed a Substance Abuse Advisory Council to offer guidance and recommendations for how ARC can support recovery in the region.
First responders and government officials can follow these best practices on how to respond to sexual assault victims
Law enforcement professional Booker Hodges addresses why eliminating the stigma of mental illness within public safety starts at the top, including how to set up annual mental health checks.
Technology is helping to support victims of sexual violence in new ways and increase reporting sexual assault -- crimes which studies have found go largely unreported.
East Liverpool police partnered with the local health department to establish pop-up movie nights in neighborhoods throughout the city to enhance public safety community engagement and advance public health outreach.
Dispatchers face a series of stressors that affect mental health. Public safety leaders can take action to address dispatcher PTSD and traumas
With the start of cannabis edibles and marijuana product sales in Massachusetts, the number of children seen at hospitals after ingesting pot candy is increasing.
Rape kits, or SAKs, must go to the state’s crime lab whether the victim chooses to report to law enforcement right away, or at a later date.
Colorado, Washington and other states with legal marijuana reconsider weed edibles packaging and labeling requirements in light of increases in emergency room visits and poison control calls for unintentional pediatric ingestion.
From home invasions to surprise travel mates, the Bed Bug Field Guide smartphone app provides information to assist with any encounter of the tiny pests.
Voice-controlled Amazon Alexa and AI-enabled healthcare skills can now be securely used by patients, hospitals and healthcare workers.
Programs funded by the grant will use data to show successes and reveal evidence-based approaches that address different types of opioid abuse in youth.
The HRSA funding will assess the efficacy of rural community opioid response and RCORP-based evaluation tools and resources for use in rural communities, and to inform future rural health initiatives.
