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 Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
The new project calls for $136 million invested in fitness, wellness and community centers.
Whether and when the Affordable Care Act will be fully implemented in all 50 states is a tough question to answer
Nonprofits are expected to team up with mental health providers provide the services that will train their employees on the mental health techniques
Employees can see a provider online for a range of issues including minor ailments, symptoms from a chronic medical condition and general wellness concerns
Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report
The group claims legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary beverages and prohibiting ads of them on city property violates the First Amendment
Toledo health officials are not concerned about the concentration of toxic microcystin in raw lake water
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is calling for a ban on dip, snuff and chewing tobacco
Despite an adequate supply of dental professionals in Michigan, many underserved populations face significant gaps in access to oral care
Los Angeles announced a $270,000 program to wipe homeless people’s records clean of minor citations if they accept social services and perform community service
If teenagers and poor women were offered free intrauterine devices and implants that prevent pregnancy for years, would those women choose them?
Most Americans say smoking in public places should be outlawed, while one in four say smoking should be illegal entirely
Cities are investing in wellness initiatives that focus on quality of life and healthy choices to keep local residents happy and productive in the community
Montgomery is the most sexually diseased city in the nation ranking higher than larger cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore and New Orleans
The EPA has never cited the health and safety of prisoners as a factor in prison inspections or in the permitting of new facilities
The study found a person’s perception that he or she lives in a bad neighborhood is associated with shorter telomeres
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