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 mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
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
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
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