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.
The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers
The new Riley County building will include offices, training rooms, an operations center, a backup site for emergency communications, and a full EMS station
Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
Cambridge, Mass., has passed the country’s strictest pet shops ordinance, restricting the sale of pets to animal rescue organizations and shelters.
The EMS chief and the medical director of Allina Health EMS share operations insights for communities seeking to optimize EMS clinical care.
The Baltimore Health Department is increasing seniors’ and low-income families’ access to healthy food through corner stores and free online shopping.
A Massachusetts police agency wants to reduce officer fentanyl exposure after three cops went to the hospital following an overdose call.
Most proposals for supervised injection sites that reduce overdose deaths have not moved forward, but a report on an underground site may bolster support.
Paris is addressing its public urination epidemic by turning human waste into garden compost. Some U.S. cities are also making changes.
The USDA scales back nutrition guides for school lunch programs while schools struggle to encourage participation from students and payment from parents.
State attorney generals just got the green light on defending healthcare subsidies to insurers that offer exchange plans, in federal court.
Police, EMS and Eskenazi Health have launched a mobile mental health team to reduce strain on emergency services and divert people in crisis to services.
Two experts agree that insurers would have a solid lawsuit if President Trump stops healthcare payments known as cost-sharing subsidies under the ACA.
Doctors roles in the opioid epidemic are under law enforcement and policymaker lenses as they balance oaths, prescription laws and risk of patient violence.
The opioid crisis is creating a workforce epidemic leading to labor shortage and workplace safety and performance challenges.
In a survey about police officers mental health after major events like Ferguson, 45 percent reported reduced motivation and 51 percent enjoy work less.
The Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database tells consumers about the presence of chemicals like lead, and and can suggest filter technologies.
Learn how the test strips work, how much they cost and get some resources for establishing a fentanyl test strips program targeting overdose reductions.
The Mercer County, W.Va., Commissioner will moderate the upcoming NACo opioid panel and helped compile an NACo/NLC opioid action guide.
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