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.
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
Certified medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws for the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, speeding investigations and reducing case delays
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Costa Mesa firefighters, Project Independence members gave disaster preparedness training to adults living with intellectual disabilities
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
What makes it difficult to guarantee communications access to local government operations – and what technologies are available to help?
Approximately 1,000 patients have been seen at DocGo clinics outside Dollar General stores since the service started last fall
Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
Victims’ lawyers put on notice to have all paperwork submitted in order to speed up the application process
Over 100 deaths are confirmed and approximately 1,000 people are unaccounted for in the Lahaina fire
President Joe Biden met with officials and first responders in the aftermath of a wildfire that killed at least 115 people
Searchers and cadaver dogs have covered 25% of the burned area of Lahaina
Officials say the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina and killed 96 people is 85% contained
The Maui wildfire is the deadliest fire in over a century, and only 3% of the area has been searched
Mayor Michelle Wu said first responders, health professionals have encountered crowds of over 200 in the Mass and Cass area
The bill presumes disabling or fatal infectious diseases were suffered in the line of duty as a result of injury due to uncapped needles
Federal regulators propose every railroad, nearly 600, push out details on chemicals carried to every first responder near a derailment
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
