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.
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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.
A peer support coach, and recovering addict, has connected more than 10 patients at Mount Carmel West Hospital with detox, long-term treatment and other services.
A poll shows 35 percent of firefighters are concerned about fentanyl hazmat preparation on overdose calls. Here’s guidance to protect first responders.
The opioid epidemic challenges the workforce, but one Indiana mayor is hoping a new drug treatment center can keep jobs and improve recruitment.
The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, a multi-state organization, is offering grants towards initiatives focusing on oral health in local communities.
City leaders and agencies prepare for the challenges they’ll face after record hurricane floodwaters recede.
Summer is a favorite time of year for most people, but 2017 offers five summer woes too hard for citizens to ignore.
2016 SAMHSA grants funded assisted outpatient treatment programs addressing substance use disorder; AOT could be an effective pre-arrest diversion strategy.
Paramedic chiefs advise on how data and other EMS actions are fighting the opioid crisis.
By using data, and focusing on preventing the next overdose, first responders and service agencies are finding success fighting overdoses in Lowell, Mass.
Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann was honored as part of Heroes Against Heroin for his work in fighting the opioid epidemic in hard-hit Kentucky.
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