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 now goes to the Senate, where a more expansive measure awaits floor debate
The order stays after a U.S. District Court judge refused to grant the State of Texas an emergency temporary injunction on Friday
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The Community Eligibility Program ensures universal access to healthy food for all children attending high-poverty schools
New York state will require physicians to complete an educational course before they can authorize medical marijuana for patients
New York City recently planted its one millionth new tree, putting it two years ahead of schedule to finish the goal within a 10-year span
A total of $22.9 million was awarded nationwide to improve behavioral health of citizens by providing community-based mental and substance use disorder treatment.
A federal grant will help the Hub City Farmers’ Market make healthy, locally grown food more accessible to people who otherwise couldn’t afford it
Experts argue the most significant responses to climate change are being deployed at the local level where policies can be and implemented more efficiently
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
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