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.
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
Gun interests have successfully lobbied for limitations on government research and funding, and private sources have not filled the breach
Watch the webcast of the launch of this important Call To Action that offers strategies for increasing walking and walkable communities
Drug use by drivers is a mounting concern, particularly in light of more permissive marijuana laws and an increase in prescription drug abuse
Flint residents confronting increased lead levels in children after a change in the city’s water source are getting free water filters and bottle water
Better healthcare management may help counties reduce the number of people in jail that require medical and mental health treatment
Nebraska lawmakers are looking for ways to bolster the state’s rural emergency medical services, which providers said rely heavily on volunteers
In Portland, Maine, several parks have recently been outfitted with needle disposal boxes in response to the rising heroin abuse rates
Jersey City will expand the health care it offers city employees to include coverage for transgender medical care and related procedures
Aging sewer systems across the country create public health and environmental impacts, driving costs up for local governments. Learn how the city of Baltimore has been struggling to pay for court-ordered repairs needed to address untreated waste in waterways.
Cleveland officers will receive enhanced training on how to deal with people during mental health crises in an effort to reform practices
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
New technologies enable departments to monitor instances of water contamination and identify the potential culprit
The grants will provide local community coalitions funding to prevent youth substance use, including prescription drugs, heroin, marijuana, tobacco and alcohol
The America Walks micro grant program aims to accelerate implementation of effective strategies to promote walking and create safe, walkable places.
Many death certificates are incomplete or inaccurate and can affect how money is spent on research and prevention.
California state lawmakers adjourned the year’s legislative session Friday without completing major initiatives on transportation and health care financing
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