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
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are forming a disruptive, nonprofit healthcare company that will focus on technologies that can reduce employee healthcare expenses.
Through USI’s MAGIC program, the College of Nursing and Health Professions aims to study multigenerational housing and intergenerational communities through a tiny home model called a Minka.
Philadelphia officials announced the city is seeking an outside operator for supervised drug injection sites as a way to combat the city’s opioid epidemic.
The new HHS division will enforce religious freedom; announcement featured political leader, health workers, academics and religious leaders that addressed religious discrimination in healthcare workplaces.
Is a bad flu season a wake up call for your city? Here are some innovative outreach strategies to help local governments build or expand flu shot campaigns.
Data on VA opioid prescriptions will be updated twice per year.
Recognizing the risks of disaster relief support through Psychological First Aid is critical to maintaining first responder mental health. These steps can help prepare for, decompress and recover from mental health impacts.
There are many opportunities for a Trump salary donation to city park and rec.
Colorado, Virginia and other states are now sending letters to let families know that funding for their state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program is ending.
The secret ingredient to designing healthy cities may be including enough exercise opportunities. Can cities become fitness accountability partners?
Through government Challenge grants, scientists and developers can get startup funding for health IT ideas related to substance use disorder.
Bad batch? There is an app for that. Bad Batch Alert uses data to track fentanyl overdose hot spots and alert Baltimore users.
Congressional deals to reinstate cost sharing subsidies (CSR payments) to insurers may be made to pass the Senate tax bill.
The HHS opioid code-a-thon is to spur data-driven solutions that help identify at-risk populations, improve access to treatment and analyze opioid supplies.
To fight the opioid epidemic, the HHS opioid code-a-thon produced opioid apps that present first responders, law enforcement and physicians with new hope.
This Houston case study explores how a large municipal workforce can implement top-down organizational commitment to health and wellness improvements that leads to better financial results.
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