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.
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The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
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
A long fight to develop fair mobile food vendor regulations has finally ended with the city council agreeing on a monthly lottery system to determine which trucks can access popular pedestrian areas of the city. We detail DC’s battle and provide links to other cities and their current codes and regulations
A simple change in crime sentencing is having a dramatic affect on those being prosecuted as well as taxpayers. We give you the highlights of a brilliant story from the New York Times
Looking for a successful sustainability plan? Five years into a new Green Priority Initiative, Reno is saving more than $1.5M annually in energy costs. Likewise, Madison, WI, has created a public/private quality of life plan to reduce energy while simultaneously improving the health of its citizens. We give you access to their 80-page plan
It’s possible to improve on care provider emergency preparedness training programs by measuring trainee performance.
Recent changes to Melbourne, FL’s police pension plan are estimated to save $400k annually for taxpayers. Read inside for details of the negotiation, how it dovetailed on nearby cities’ efforts and what will make the plan work for both sides.
A new rooftop farm on a downtown parking garage in Vancouver, BC, is providing new revenue for the city while producing locally grown vegetables for restaurants and residents. Inside you’ll learn how the city got market rates for the space and see an action plan for the project.
With the cost of transportation for commuters and governments on the rise, the time to start rethinking why so little money is being spent on bicycle commuting has arrived. Gov1 editor and publisher, Barry Greenfield, outlines h
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, might eliminate retiree health benefits for new employees, replacing them with a flat monthly stipend. Inside are the plans, options, and research so you can compare your town’s health plan liability.
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CANARY allows water utility operators to quickly detect changes in water quality and make immediate mitigation decisions to address the problem
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