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 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
Those found by police with small amounts of street drugs will now face a civil citation instead of an arrest
New Delhi closed a stretch of a major road to private cars for a few hours, hoping to give its citizens a brief breath of fresh air with a car-free day
Mayor Bill de Blasio is signing legislation that bans the sale of K2, often known as synthetic marijuana
Many cities are finding the best way to reduce health-related costs is to improve wellness opportunities for employees
To help ease the process of finding a place to call home while managing a disability, WalletHub compared the 150 most populated cities across 21 key metrics
Help a Mother Out was awarded a $1.9 million grant to establish and operate the San Francisco Diaper Bank, serving the city’s families with young children
The interactive BootCamp explores HIT, population health and new economic models for delivering care for diverse communities
In Austin, Texas, new budgetary decisions and energy contracts are placing greater focus on public wellbeing and green energy consumption
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.
