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.
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
The appointments come as the virus continues to surge, increasing its spread in at least 40 states
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
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
New research suggests mental and physical health has a significant impact on hunger
More than a dozen states that opted to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act have seen enrollments surge way beyond projections
Partnership for a HealthierJC fosters collaborations among organizations identifying and addressing public health needs and coordinating action
Every year, thousands of people like Blanca Guerra call the National Cancer Information Center, desperate to find some kind of health insurance
Many students are learning how to make healthier eating choices by working in school gardens
Anti-tobacco advocates argued that flavored products were designed to attract young smokers
Building on the concept that where one lives is a strong indicator of future health, three cities are tackling population health in their own ways
New research shows active populations create successful cities
Texas Workforce Commission gave more than $500,000 to fund job training for over 200 workers in the Workforce Solutions Panhandle area
Officials see medical marijuana plants as source of jobs rather than purveyors of vice
