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.
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
The mobile crisis intervention class is planned to run three times a year with cohorts made up of participants from municipalities, nonprofits and community groups
“Volunteers are hard to come by": Assistant Fire Chief Travis Buhnerkempe said the definition of a health care worker and rules for them create a staffing concern
Grants are available for fire prevention education, wildfire management, first responder staffing and more
With supply exceeding demand, the focus has shifted to smaller, targeted pop-up clinics
California’s GDP shrunk less than that of Texas and Florida in 2020
In a normal year, the turnover rate is 8-12% for county health administrators
The new guidance will be enforced by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division and other state agencies
A new study identifies critical issues that communities should consider after a wildfire
FDNY EMS union officials said the city is moving too fast on the program, which hasn’t been tested yet
The new law allows city councils and county commissioners to amend or rescind emergency orders by local health boards and health officers
COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place – but researchers know how to do better
Decades of research in risk communication show that people’s perception of their own risk is key to motivating them to take preventive measures
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Wake County said the reactions it observed were “consistent with known common side effects from receiving the vaccine”
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions
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