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.
Research on urban resilience suggests the marginalization of MLK neighborhoods could make their residents more vulnerable to natural disasters, pandemics
Participants will receive mental health treatment and counseling while residing in a work release center
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
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
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
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