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.
With supply exceeding demand, the focus has shifted to smaller, targeted pop-up clinics
California’s GDP shrunk less than that of Texas and Florida in 2020
In a normal year, the turnover rate is 8-12% for county health administrators
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.
Dr. Tom Frieden addresses Zika virus at the National Press Club--expects zika clusters rather than widespread outbreak and advises on pregnancy planning.
While Congress continues to debate emergency Zika funding, the CDC transferred $44 million from the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program. If and when Congress approves President Obama’s Zika request, the agency will restore this local emergency funding source.
While Congress continues to deliberate funding for mosquito abatement, many are getting a jump on preparations in creative ways.
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