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 National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
Victorville will use the state funds to provide housing solutions and support services for unsheltered individuals
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
23,941 people intentionally killed themselves with a gun in 2019
Law enforcement agencies would do well to heed drug trafficking’s technology-driven distribution systems
The pandemic has spotlighted how directly housing impacts people’s health
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
The bill now goes to the Senate, where a more expansive measure awaits floor debate
The order stays after a U.S. District Court judge refused to grant the State of Texas an emergency temporary injunction on Friday
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The end of mask mandates and other restrictions poses three important questions about responsibility, safety and public health
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
Gov. Mike Parson has faced criticism that the state’s distribution strategy is inequitable and favors less-populated rural areas over its largest cities
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
There is compelling evidence that fear can change behavior, but that was before today’s social and political context
The program will cover tuition for 40 EMT students in the New Orleans area
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