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 program will cover tuition for 40 EMT students in the New Orleans area
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St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
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From football players to those with MS, patients want lawmakers to consider the research on marijuana for pain management and use as an anti-inflammatory.
A Kentucky intervention program has resulted in 77 percent of pregnant women with opioid use disorder testing negative for illicit drugs at labor.
It’s not just what’s inside, it’s what the recreational marijuana edibles labels read and how they are packaged.
Expect short- and long-term effects that are physical, emotional and psychological for all first responders.
Data is helping the city of Cincinnati and the state of Ohio to find geographic hotspots for overdose and predict opioid risk patterns.
Local government leaders are finding both support and opposition for keeping backyard chickens as part of a larger urban agricultural movement.
Proposed bipartisan legislation could make OTC hearing aids available to millions with low to moderate hearing loss that cannot afford the high costs of prescription hearing aids.
Applications for grants funded through CDC are due April 20th.
Lead paint grant applicants should look to this New York city that cut childhood lead poisoning cases by 85 percent through a code enforcement change.
Find out about Connecticut’s opioid response, including how to access free SBIRT training and top 10 to-dos for municipal leaders.
CarsonWatch is trolling HUD Secretary Ben Carson, who is currently on a listening tour.
EMS in St. Charles County, Mo., has launched an opioid and heroin overdose treatment referral program by partnering with facility partners.
There are opportunities exclusive to local governments, as well as limitations, in site-based opioid abuse program grants under CARA.
Nasal naloxone training saves lives, so P.A.A.R.I. and partners will train commercial fishermen in Gloucester with Narcan kits donated by Adapt Pharma.
The American Health Care Act, developed by Republican Leadership, is up for its first vote in Congress. Here are some key points.
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