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
Parties are unable to reach agreements on funding Zika virus preparations and appropriations measures, which could result in government shutdown.
Pfizer will disclose opioid addiction risks in its marketing of prescription painkillers, will fund medical educational programs for health care providers.
The clock is running down on if Congress will fund Zika mosquito abatement efforts before September when risk of local transmission is highest.
Sustainability
Expanding upon an earlier law, San Francisco will retire nearly all of the plastic chemical foam in a strict polystyrene ban that starts in 2017.
Nova Scotia considers how to set up mobile health programs as part of its new collaborative care system.
Cost shifting by Madison hospitals may go under the lens if a resolution being pushed by the city’s mayor passes.
Mayor Marty Walsh, a former labor leader, worked with both parties to reach a deal and avoid a one-day nurses’ strike at Boston’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Local governments like Broward County, Fla., have Zika plans, but want more inspectors and more insecticide. CDC releases a response plan.
Municipal mosquito control finds most cooperative, while some see efforts to address mosquito larvae under local nuisance ordinances as an invasion of privacy.
Read how two healthcare practioners in Bridgton, Maine, are facing the national epidemic and providing opioid treatment in a small town.
The city’s pilot SOBER Unit could reduce alcoholics’ 911 overuse and would increase services from L.A. Homeless Services Authority.
Maricopa County, Ariz., launched the “Clean Starts” county work program to help former inmates support themselves without returning to crime.
New Colorado community paramedicine programs law protects patients and ensures programs are staffed with educated and competent paramedics.
Dallas’ program is under fire for not making money, and that’s OK. Learn the 5 steps to a successful community paramedicine program.
The ICJI provides grants for emotional and physical services to crime victims, including child abuse, sexual assault and violent acts like hate crimes.
Gov1 readers are staying on top of Zika virus as summer approaches.
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- Portland seeks to negotiate police disciplinary guide with restorative, corrective options
- Chicago moving toward its first Community Oriented Policing house
- Minneapolis mayor awards $300K security contract to community group of ex-gang members to prevent violence
- Mass. city mulls creation of non-police crisis response team
- Minn. PDs hand out vouchers to repair broken car lights instead of tickets