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 Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
The city Board of Health is requiring chain eateries to put salt-shaker symbols on menus to denote dishes with more than the recommended limit of sodium
The grants will test incentive strategies to help SNAP participants better afford fruits and vegetables
Participants in the wellness program get a flu shot, enjoy three wellness events annually and have a 10 percent reduction in insurance premiums
Four out of five law enforcement personnel are overweight, and 50 percent will die of heart disease within five years of retirement
HUD awarded more than $48 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grants to 14 local and state government agencies
Knowing how many people in the Californian city smile at each other on the street, and how much fruit they eat, will help us design better services
Between 60 and 90 percent of fetal Down syndrome diagnoses lead to abortion, according to an academic article reviewing research studies from 1995 to 2011
Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will prohibit the sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product, also known as “palcohol,” in New York State
The new initiative aims to provide fresh food to the region’s food deserts
The alliance offers the rural members multiple advantages. One of the most important is in purchasing
An initiative started in 2010 to help Minnesotans in nursing homes return home if they wish has just hit the milestone of helping to move 2,000 people
It marks a local trend toward employer-sponsored clinics that local school districts and other employers have begun
There will be free sunscreen at the State Fair this year — a high-end lotion available from dispensers at all 11 information booths
Oregonians will be able to buy birth control at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription beginning next year
Some states are recognizing that it’s important to invest in residency programs to increase the number of doctors practicing within their borders
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual state of the city addresses from mayors across the country
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