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Broadband access added to County Health Rankings annual measure

WebThe County Health Rankings—an annual measure of the health of counties across the nation—recently added broadband access to its examination of the more than …

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Local governments can expand and enhance access to health care

WebEditor’s note: In a special series, Larry Morrissey will examine three major factors affecting local government’s ability to tackle health care challenges and save …

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How local government can use proactive health monitoring and …

WebFor many years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care stakeholders have championed improving health outcomes through a population health management …

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Why health care should never go “back to normal”

WebThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an overwhelming focus on “getting back to normal.” Our collective desire to return to normalcy was evident just a …

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Improving early intervention: Overcoming the top five challenges

WebData, processes and access still remain largely unchanged, even as many other health care services become digitized. Digital transformation will be important for …

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How public health can build a “one health” infrastructure for the

WebHow public health can build a “one health” infrastructure for the future. Written by Ted Hill. 1st February 2023. Public health challenges—like antibiotic …

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With pandemic, government public health workforce faces a …

WebThe nation’s public health workforce is staring down a serious retention crisis. Faced with death threats, bullying and constant harassment, nearly one in three …

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Reno-Talkspace partnership offers free mental services to …

WebReno, Nev., has partnered with tele-mental health services provider Talkspace to provide residents free access to virtual mental health counseling. “The …

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10 best cities for senior health

WebThe Mesothelioma Centerhas put together a list of the best 10 cities for senior health in the United States. “For mesothelioma patients, a healthy lifestyle is an …

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Governance matters: Managing environmental and socioeconomic …

WebA person’s zip code has a far greater impact on their health than their genetic code. Mayors and municipal leaders who take into consideration these local, …

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White House, Department of Health and Human Services to end …

WebAfter years of uncertainty and turmoil, there’s an end in sight for the government’s emergency response to the COVID-19 era—and it’s coming next week. …

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How to improve community mobility in a smart city through public

WebDerek Fretheim, director of business development at urban mobility company moovel Group, discusses how public-private partnerships can help cities develop their …

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2020 Crown Communities winner: Harris County, Texas, Precinct …

WebPrecinct 2 of Harris County, Texas, implemented a medical college’s innovative epidemiological technology to bring COVID-19 testing to its vulnerable …

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Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; …

WebWhen the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government plummeted by 8.5 percent; state employment dropped by 4.4 percent.

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Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in …

WebFollowing a turbulent 2020 that was marked by protests over police killings, this year brought with it many challenges for those in public safety—from local policy …

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Virtual crisis care: How real-time telemedicine counseling can …

WebThe nation’s mental health crisis is taking a serious toll on first responders. Real-time access to a virtual behavioral health professional can aid de-escalation …

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The many benefits of more walkable streets

WebUnsurprisingly, walkable streets also create a much healthier environment. By reducing the number of cars on the road, walkability initiatives contribute to a significant …

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New York Housing Authority tests broadband over power line …

WebThe Washington-based Public Technology Institute (PTI) has designated the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) an Innovation Lab for its work evaluating …

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Small city, big impact: why economic development is the best tool …

WebLocal government is not typically known for its creativity or nimbleness. But like all organizations—public and private—the pandemic exposed a myriad of challenges …

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Getting smart about affordable housing: trending concepts worth …

WebLiz Enbysk, editor of the Compassionate Cities initiative for the Smart Cities Council describes the smart and creative approaches to affordable housing that …

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Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

WebA short decade ago, cellphones were disallowed from most spaces and perceived most prominently as a detrimental distraction. But a lot has changed in 10 …

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2020 Crown Communities winner: Gainesville, Fla. closes Dignity …

WebGainesville, Fla., won its 2020 Crown Communities Award for leveraging local partnerships to thoroughly address a major homelessness issue, all while under the …

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