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 committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
The agency will provide federal government loans for opioid treatment facilities in three states, among other community facilities projects.
A federal judge out of Spokane, Washington, issued a permanent injunction blocking HHS from ending five-year teen pregnancy prevention grants two years early in June.
The Link2Care smartphone app funded by NIH will allow homeless people to connect to case management services to keep them healthier and safer.
A grant from the EPA will help fund community outreach workers in South Bend to educate families on the risks of lead poisoning.
New grants for treatment and recovery from addiction have been released under national emergency opioid funding by HHS.
Utah air quality could improve with UCAIR grants for emissions reductions. Projects may address vehicles, promote telecommuting and create carbon credits.
The joint challenge launched by the FTA and NCMM will provide eight communities with funds to explore mobility challenges to healthcare access.
HHS told 81 institutions offering teen pregnancy prevention programs that five-year grant funding will end two years early.
Anthem Foundation grants provide funding for community health programs that can prove measurable success in areas related to education and prevention.
A SAMHSA grant will fund clinical assessments of all defendants entering Cook County’s drug courts at Markham, Maywood and Bridgeview, Ill.
The funding can help rural public health programs guide those at risk for opioid overdose into treatment and reduce the death toll in their communities.
Projects that improve child health by increasing healthcare access are eligible for grants through the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program.
Rural community facilities like health clinics and schools and public safety programs are eligible for millions in approved 2017 USDA funds
Under CARA, there is new grant funding local governments can use to train and supply EMS and others in emergency opioid overdose response.
Funded by the FAST Act, Rides to Wellness mobility grants are funding 19 projects in 16 states to enable transportation to healthcare appointments.
Seventy eight Houston area organizations receive funding from the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation.
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