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.
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
From mitigating contagions to combating the opioid crisis, surveilling wastewater should be part of every city’s public health toolbox
The position’s $49,100 annual salary is fully funded for two years through a Community Development Block Grant
A major initiative on the plates of many municipalities is increasing access to fresh foods for low-income households
States find savings through Medicaid expansion
NYC mayor proposes millions in new mental health services
Hawaii poised to become 1st state to raise smoking age to 21
HHS announced $386 million in grants to states, territories and nonprofit organizations to support families with a home visiting program
Innovative employee wellness programs improve public employee health through teamwork and support.
Cities and states are taking a stand against certain industries and practices that are causing more harm than good to public health
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $250,000 to the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs to improve transit for individuals seeking health services
Three cities in Michigan recently teamed up to launch an employee wellness clinic at no additional cost to participants
Law enforcement and healthcare professionals in Camden are launched a data sharing platform to study the overlap between public safety and medical care
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging received a $200,000 grant from the HHS to fund programs to develop more effective volunteer programs
The city of Boston recently reached an agreement with the Public Employees Committee that would help contain the healthcare costs
The CMS announced the recipients of its State Innovation Models Initiative grants under the program’s second round of funding
LiveWell Greenville was awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build out its healthy play and healthy foods initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $27 million in competitive grants to expand urban agriculture through the new Local Food Marketing Promotion Program
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will distribute federal grant money to 21 cities, conservation districts and other organizations throughout the state to support urban forestry projects
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