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.
Clermont says a city-run ambulance service is needed to reduce long response times, but Lake County argues the plan is too costly
The PulsePoint Foundation and ZOLL are launching the “Anyone Can Register” initiative to crowdsource AED locations into the National Emergency AED Registry
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances
Searchers and cadaver dogs have covered 25% of the burned area of Lahaina
Officials say the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina and killed 96 people is 85% contained
The Maui wildfire is the deadliest fire in over a century, and only 3% of the area has been searched
Mayor Michelle Wu said first responders, health professionals have encountered crowds of over 200 in the Mass and Cass area
The bill presumes disabling or fatal infectious diseases were suffered in the line of duty as a result of injury due to uncapped needles
Federal regulators propose every railroad, nearly 600, push out details on chemicals carried to every first responder near a derailment
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
31 residents died in the Christmas 2022 storm that dumped over 50-inches of snow with hurricane-force winds
LVMPD started a Police Employee Assistance Program, which was established to help officers through crisis intervention and referral to counseling services
Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant
People with small amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and LSD are subject to non-criminal violations and given the choice to call a statewide hotline or pay a $100 fine
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
MedStar employees reported “insufficient funds” errors when trying to cash their paychecks last week, but the agency has not publicly discussed its staffing lapse
She said the bureau will undergo “restructuring to meet the modern-day needs of EMS and the needs of a new generation of EMS providers”
The public health emergency is set to expire in a month
Alcohol-related EMS calls fell in nearby Chelsea, which had a half-year restriction
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