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.
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled throughout Monday and Tuesday to healthcare facilities and nursing homes across the country
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
Three Wisconsin communities decided to merge their health department in an effort to save more than $350,000 per year. Inside are the details, savings, and downloadable versions of the agreements.
The Electronic Mass Casualty Assessment & Planning Scenarios system, or EMCAPS, predicts the mass casualty impact on individual hospitals.
The newly developed material is made from forest byproducts and crustacean shells.
Wonder machine generates cheap power and potable water for disaster areas from abundant aluminum alloy.
A rapid-sensing system could cover the shortcomings of slower, conventional bio-detection systems
The NHSS is intriguing in its potential, incorporating areas of focus that previously had little or no truly cross-cutting strategic unification
Nanotubes are rolled sheets of carbon atoms only one atom thick, meaning that every atom is on the surface
Research has consistently shown that providing substance abuse treatment both during and after incarceration helps keep inmates drug free and out of the criminal justice system upon release.
HHS is awarding $50M to expand access to healthcare at community health centers in 23 states and territories.
The BJA is awarding up to $25,000 in grants to local governments to support federal criminal justice programs and initiatives.
South Dakota has the highest rates of human-contracted West Nile Virus. The state recently allocated $500,000, and more than $8 million since 2001, for mosquito control.
The competitive grant aims to improve police response to mental health emergencies by providing training to law enforcement and collaboration with organizations and agencies.
COAP grants look to facilitate relationships between local authorities to establish and enhance opioid-intervention programs, as well as to connect at-risk communities with resources.
Funding is now available for pay-for-success projects under SIPPRA. There are more than 20 qualifying outcomes for pay for results projects that deliver within 7.5 years.
Federal public health grants are funding suicide and self-harm intervention and deterrence pilot programs for the juvenile justice system. The studies will evaluate the rate of acceptance and frequency of use of outpatient mental health services.
The BJA is offering grants up to $500,000 to local governments to implement or enhance adult drug courts.
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