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.
“Financially, we are getting by,” said John Doucette, Gilbertsville Ambulance’s interim chief of operations. “We’re making payroll and paying our bills.”
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will do the hiring; officials said the partnership would include the use of hospital sites for training and cover liability costs
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city’s AED program and workplace safety training
P.A.A.R.I. received grant funding to place 25 AmeriCorps drug recovery coaches at Massachusetts police departments.
At present, the Trump opioid emergency declaration doesn’t quite match the realities of the opioid epidemic. Here’s why.
LA’s new F125 clean diesel locomotives prioritize air quality and public health, and can grow ridership.
Millions that buy individual healthcare policies without any government assistance could face prohibitive increases with the curtailing of ACA subsidies to insurers.
Budget cuts to ACA navigator programs burden healthcare insurance marketplaces as annual open enrollment begins next month. Here’s how to prepare.
Florida reports its first 2017 local Zika virus transmission case occurring in Tallahassee. The couple had previously traveled to Cuba.
Can homes flooded in hurricane disasters be saved? This webinar and guide teaches homeowners and public housing agencies how to clean up flooded homes safely
The study found inpatient hospital discharges reduced by 41 percent in 0-17-year-olds after implementation of the 2010 off road vehicles restrictions.
National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention partnered with 10 cities to promote 30-minute community walks lead by mayors wearing step trackers.
The Walgreens Boots Alliance announced 1,500 new safe disposal sites to address the opioid crisis in hard hit communities. Access the locator
The Las Vegas Mayor asked for blood donations following the October 1, 2017, mass shooting. But donations spike after tragedy, and can go to waste
The Police Executive Research Forum has issued a report recommending the most effective opioid crisis actions law enforcement agencies can take.
The Graham-Cassidy bill would end Medicare expansion under ACA, except for low-density states like Alaska, and instead give block grants to states.
After an uptick in medical transports related to alcohol poisoning, one college is testing if water coolers at campus parties can reduce binge drinking.
Public health, public safety and other officials from several Wisconsin counties formed a healthcare coalition to fight the community opioid crisis.
With three weeks before it ends, here are five aspects affecting CHIP reauthorization.
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