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.
People with small amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and LSD are subject to non-criminal violations and given the choice to call a statewide hotline or pay a $100 fine
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
MedStar employees reported “insufficient funds” errors when trying to cash their paychecks last week, but the agency has not publicly discussed its staffing lapse
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.
Meal delivery programs like Meals on Wheels are lifelines for millions of seniors, but federal spending isn’t keeping up with the demand of a rapidly aging population
Meals on Wheels is giving local governments yet another compelling reason to make up for lost federal funding: Its app-based reporting system for elder neglect is saving lives and community resources
The city of Austin puts mental health clinicians at Austin-Travis County 911 Center and beefs up community paramedics staff
Learn about the signs of suicide and suicide prevention grants.
The center will serve mass shooting victims and their families, first responders and others affected by the Virginia Beach Municipal Shooting.
In the proposed deal, the Sackler family would sell Mundipharma and turn proceeds of up to $4.5 billion over to compensate state and local governments that have filed lawsuits. The first Federal opioid crisis trial is five weeks away.
An evaluation and tabletop exercises of LA’s primary public health and public safety efforts to reduce violent extremism explored the basic steps and gaps cities may encounter in establishing secondary prevention programs
South Bend shares strategies and lessons learned in keeping on track with group violence intervention, improving efforts and creating impact with those at highest risk for violence.
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