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.
Gov. Mike Parson has faced criticism that the state’s distribution strategy is inequitable and favors less-populated rural areas over its largest cities
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
There is compelling evidence that fear can change behavior, but that was before today’s social and political context
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.
The city of Seattle offers a free shower program for homeless residents through its community centers.
A critical public health tool for cities -- the Prevention & Public Health Fund in the ACA -- is not replaced by the American Health Care Act.
The response to our poll about the appropriateness of Senator Rand Paul’s healthcare law publicity stunt is just as polarized as Congress and the GOP.
Paramedics serving populations at Scott County Jail are lowering costs while improving care -- an interesting use case for community paramedicine.
Some local officials in Massachusetts advocated to end housing homeless families in motels for a decade, but others say the solve is costing cities money.
Senator Rand Paul wheeled a copy machine from the Senate to the House of Representatives -- with press in tow -- to demand a bill colleagues in Capitol Hill were working on. Would that behavior fly at City Hall?
A new Republican bill being called Obamacare Lite by other Republicans is introduced as an ACA repeal and replacement plan.
Here’s how sanctuary-minded cities can implement Safe City policies and programs that enable public agencies to not ask residents about immigration status.
Update on how Congress is dealing with underfunded coal miner pensions and healthcare, guaranteed by the Krug-Lewis Agreement of 1946.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a face of Trump resistance, talks with MTV about immigration, the responsibility of mayors and the ACA Repeal.
