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 state will collect infection and quarantine data voluntarily submitted by public safety agencies to better combat the virus’ spread among first responders
Research on urban resilience suggests the marginalization of MLK neighborhoods could make their residents more vulnerable to natural disasters, pandemics
Participants will receive mental health treatment and counseling while residing in a work release center
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
Maria Koetter, Director of Louisville’s Office of Sustainability, discussed the city’s plan to reduce per capita energy use by 25 percent by 2025
Chicago collects real-time data on the city’s environment, infrastructure and operations to increase efficiency.
New York and New Jersey are investing in storm-proofing measures to be better prepared for inclement weather
The University of Buffalo has launched a food policy database to help local governments access information and resources
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
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
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