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 company is mandating overtime shifts and plans to revamp its operations at the U.S.- Mexico border
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
Stillwater firefighter Randy Blake retired at 44 and underwent a double lung transplant following a battle for his life
As part of a resilience strategy, Pittsburgh is working with partners to use data modeling and response planning tools to prepare for air quality disasters.
Veterans health depends on a functioning VA. Secretary David Shulkin indicated five priority fixes needed to get the VA out of critical condition.
Georgia’s coastal counties want to know which residents may need medical or transportation support during a hurricane through a health evacuation registry.
Local governments face broad cuts to affordable housing, health programs and much more, as well as education vouchers, in the proposed 2018 budget.
In just a few short months, the program has hired eight transitioning veterans into healthcare systems and more than 30 applications are in process.
Revamping pre-existing conditions coverage could be couched in a state waiver program, but repeal could take healthcare law out of budget reconciliation.
Animal therapy with dogs or horses may offer those with substance abuse disorder better relapse resistance, improved detox and faster recovery.
Gaston County, N.C., employees have cleaved to the county wellness program and the results show a drop in more than 13,000 annual sick hours in two years.
$2.8M in grants is available through USDA to help county extensions reduce opioid abuse. County health departments can partner on outreach programs.
Medication-assisted treatment is something civic leaders can consider as they go forward in addressing a community’s opioid epidemic.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control released national hepatitis C death figures and the number of new infections nearly tripled in five years.
A safe injection site model shows New Yorkers in various cities hard-hit by drug use a picture of what a supervised injection facility (SIF) is really like.
What can municipalities and businesses do to improve safety as the opioid epidemic presses overdose and drug use incidents in public bathrooms?
The opioid crisis is a modern American epidemic punctuated by skyrocketing deaths. Our interactive map shows which counties are hardest hit.
Heroes in Recovery races raise awareness and fund addiction recovery, including local non-profit addiction treatment programs.
Trump promises a revised healthcare bill would lower premiums and cover pre-existing conditions.
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