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.
COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place – but researchers know how to do better
Decades of research in risk communication show that people’s perception of their own risk is key to motivating them to take preventive measures
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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.
President Donald Trump revealed a preference for HSA expansion in ACA replacement. Bills introduced in January and February offer proposals.
Who regulates food trucks? Learn the fire safety risks local governments should be aware of and access downloadable permitting resources and guidelines.
Sustainability
The air around Northern Metals in North Minneapolis -- a metal recycler not permitted to release particulates -- had elevated levels of lead and more.
A new McKinsey & Co. index leveraging public data benchmarked the best states on seven key categories, ranking Massachusetts number one overall.
Community paramedicine can assist opioid addicts after discharges, teach families to use naloxone and share harm reduction techniques.
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act affects the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and other efforts of 3,000 city and county health departments.
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.
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