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.
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
BikingExpert.com looked at locations throughout the United States to find out which are the country’s most bike friendly cities.
The de Beaumont Foundation analyzed 40 cities’ public health policies and Tobacco 21 ordinances.
Mass. Governor Charlie Baker, once appointed to lead a healthcare insurer out of bankruptcy, wrote to Trump’s administration about the ACA replacement.
The baby boxes and education on safe sleep for infants could reach the parent of every baby born in New Jersey in 2017.
A partnership with developer Guardtime, du and NMC Healthcare in Dubai will test blockchain technology for securing electronic health records.
This handful of applications and discoveries will make cities smarter, more responsive, and improve housing, public health and transportation.
Throwing addicts in jail is not the answer to opioid use, according to an expert on these trends. Learning how abuse happens could lead to better answers.
When New Britain, Conn., Mayor Erin Stewart took office, she reduced public employee healthcare costs. The current HSAs are saving the city $6 million.
Coal communities got $26 million in new POWER grants to create jobs, provide jobs training, incubate and evolve businesses and improve healthcare.
Paramedic Stephen Hatez writes about the EMS fee-for-service model and community paramedicine in the wake of an Obamacare repeal.
As the Affordable Care Act sunsets in Congressional repeal, the IRS is sending millions letters warning of impending Obamacare tax.
David Shulkin is Donald Trump’s choice for Veterans Affairs Secretary. If confirmed, it would be a promotion from his current job as VA health chief.
Find out what the city of Carmel, Ind., knows about the significant operating cost savings and vehicle emissions reductions traffic circles offer.
Injury related to marijuana intoxication is sure to increase with marijuana legalization. The EMS experience in Colorado can help prepare municipalities.
The North Carolina attorney general and governor-elect wants the state’s bathroom bill directing which bathrooms transgender people should use repealed.
