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 end of mask mandates and other restrictions poses three important questions about responsibility, safety and public health
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
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.
Cleveland officers will receive enhanced training on how to deal with people during mental health crises in an effort to reform practices
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
New technologies enable departments to monitor instances of water contamination and identify the potential culprit
The grants will provide local community coalitions funding to prevent youth substance use, including prescription drugs, heroin, marijuana, tobacco and alcohol
Many death certificates are incomplete or inaccurate and can affect how money is spent on research and prevention.
The America Walks micro grant program aims to accelerate implementation of effective strategies to promote walking and create safe, walkable places.
California state lawmakers adjourned the year’s legislative session Friday without completing major initiatives on transportation and health care financing
A new health center offers residents primary care and social services, as well as access to healthy food and eating tips
The Call to Action aims to increase walking across the U.S. by improving access to safe and convenient places to walk for people of all ages and abilities
An EMS Chief lays out a strategy to prevent overworking medics
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