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.
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
How are municipalities working to prevent the incarceration of mentally ill citizens?
Relatively rare in the U.S., respite centers cost a fraction of the price of a hospital stay, and can be far more effective at helping people avoid a psychotic break, severe mood swing or suicidal episode.
California transgender inmates fight for medical care
EMS partners with hospitals, home health, physicians, nursing homes and mental health facilities to address healthcare needs of a community in innovative ways.
As PTSD cases surge, Army overhauling mental health services
Walk-in clinics bring affordable, on-demand health care to the masses
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
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