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.
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is ready to supply sufficient PPE to first responders and healthcare workers this fall
Food waste in MA accounts for 17 percent of solid waste annually. With a goal of 80% solid waste reduction by 2050, the state has set forth an ambitious plan to outlaw commercial food waste. Elements of the program inside
A new ordinance in Denver will allow local residents to participate as sellers at farmers markets with a new permit from the city. Details of this and how other cities are expanding farmers markets into true attractions
Adopting flexible personnel management programs has helped Finland’s capital city reap more than $5 million in cost savings
Exercise at the beginning of shifts is the core principle adopted by the City of Louisville used to cut injuries to its DPW workforce. Details inside
Organizations eligible to receive up to $650,000 in funding include public and private not-for-profit groups, faith-based, tribal and community-based entities. The deadline for applications is August 20
In an effort to maximize the use of a fire station, the City of Hayward, CA, has included a health clinic in its new building. Through this innovation, the city expects to offer numerous preventative health programs to its population
In an effort to help residents become healthier, the City of Fort Worth has instituted a Blue Zones plan that encourages nine different aspects of a healthy lifestyle. How can a City affect positive change?
As municipalities push data online, consumers continue to win. Lincoln, NE, is the latest city to place its restaurant inspections online and we give you the reasons, outcomes and how app developers are combining this data to create useful tools for citizens.
Newark, NJ, is one of the latest cities to receive grant funding from the EPA’s Small Grants Program, designed to affect public health and environmental issues. See how the Ironbound Community Corp will use the funds.
A new technology will allow homeowners to test water, air and soil near their homes and in neighborhoods for hazardous waste and harmful chemicals...
Hoboken, Weehauken and Jersey City are teaming up on an RFP for bike sharing following a successful six month test. Details and the RFP inside...
50 percent of all residential transit activity takes place on bicycles in the Netherlands city of Groningen. This urban planning success keeps motorists on the outskirts of the city streets, while investments in infrastructure and safety stoke usage.
Psychiatrists say disaster-related psychic trauma should be identified, triaged and treated the same as physical injuries.
Richmond, VA, has an audacious plan to bring down the level of poverty in the city. Action items include improving housing, education, worker skills and wellness. How will it tackle these issues? Read the full story inside.
A recent economics study of California’s medical marijuana policy since 1996 shows multiple lessons to be learned and what to expect behavorially from new rollouts in Colorado and Washington state.
By moving town employees to Health Savings Accounts from traditional health insurance provided by Blue Cross, Cumberland, RI, hopes to save $1M over the next three years
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