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 bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The fastest growing jobs list is led by the wind energy and public health industries, with home health aides and commercial divers making the top 10.
All five cities and counties reviewing soda taxes passed referendums; “Big Soda” will fight against local governments taxing sugary beverages.
In a non-binding vote, Monroe County voters helped move a GMO mosquitoes trial to address Zika forward. Contract with Oxitec passed in a 3-2 vote.
Any traveler can bring Zika home, and the disease can still spread in winter. The CDC has tools to help local public health officials spread the word.
Linking state and local health information exchanges to create a nationwide network has been a federal goal since 2004.
What A Trump Presidency Means... is the top story of nearly every news site, so Gov1 compiled our top 7 affecting cities and local governments.
Non-binding ballot polls about GMO mosquitoes in Monroe County and Key Haven, Fla., have the interest of Miami-Dade County officials battling Zika.
Zika virus has spread to an area of Miami where local health officials are already concerned about women’s lack of access to healthcare.
These five MOD apps and partnerships are getting more people to their doctors’ appointments.
See what the spread of Zika looks like in Florida with the online Zika Virus Tracker map and learn more about this public health emergency.
Congress has officially funded mosquito-abatement and vaccine research to address the Zika virus epidemic.
This is the first time the U.S. is testing males infected with Wolbachia bacteria to control mosquito populations that spread Zika virus and other diseases.
13 mayors are urging Congress to put the $103 million authorized by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act in July into federal opioid grants.
Zika funding at the federal level and stories about aerial spraying and public reaction from Miami’s frontlines are making Zika a top story nationwide.
Miami Beach Philip Levine talks to the Boston Herald about what his city is doing to respond to the local spread of Zika virus.
Top infectious disease experts have acknowledged that Louisiana flooding could result in a Zika spread further into Gulf of Mexico states.