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.
Mayor Quinton Lucas said he shared the messages he received via text message to show “how far we’ve gotten from being common sensible about what we are doing”
The $5,000 award from a nationwide program will help the city improve children’s health and reduce disparities
Experts fear the pace of gun violence may be a harbinger of a rough summer ahead
SAMHSA will provide grants to outpatient programs that help those with serious mental illness and reduce hospitalizations, homelessness and incarcerations.
10 DASH grantees will receive up to $200,000 each to develop and implement data sharing projects.
The 81 new grants are expected to serve more than 291,000 youth each year in communities where teen birth rates remain high
U.S. Department of Labor announced $1.5 million in grants to serve more than 650 vets in six states.
The grant will accelerate development of training programs for high demand healthcare occupations.
Madison’s Healthy Retail Access Program aims to combat “food deserts” — low-income areas that have minimal access to healthy food
CSX and The Conservation Fund support producers and distributors of local, fresh foods in underserved communities
Baltimore City Health Commissioner wants the city’s emergency departments to play a bigger role in addressing residents’ heroin and substance abuse problems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $20 million in grants will be made available to communities in support of distance learning and telemedicine programs
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