Some States Focus on Residencies to Address Doctor Shortages
The positions help states that have spent millions of dollars to train medical students keep them.
Toledo Scales Back Microcystin Testing in Its Drinking Water; an Oklahoma City Alligator?
Also: The standardized testing backlash continues and Arizona closes its state genealogical library.
Using Predictive Analytics, Chicago Is a Trailblazer for Health Code Inspections
Harnessing municipal data, it’s easier to prioritize where to concentrate inspection efforts. And GitHub makes it easier for other cities to use the city’s model.
Your State’s Fracking Wells Might Be Shallow. And That’s Bad.
Underground water sources tend to sit less than a mile from the earth’s surface, so fracking below them is ideal, according to a new Stanford University study.
Colorado Ski Town Votes to Ban Pot Shops to Appease Conservative Guests
But one Vail councilman wants to allow marijuana bars.
Alabama Home to Nation’s Most Sexually Diseased City; The Problem With Plastic Payments for Jurors
Also: Maine’s outspoken governor vs. Southern Maine and Albuquerque employees’ New Orleans spending.
Looking at Colorado Marijuana-Linked Death, CDC Advises States on Risks From Edibles
Earlier this year, new rules for packaging and labeling went into effect in the Centennial State.
Wyoming Seniors Don’t Feel Much Better Off Than Younger Generations. But That’s Not Necessarily a Bad Thing.
Delaware, by comparison, boasts the biggest senior advantage in well-being, according to a new well-being index.
Texas Ag Commissioner’s Deep-Fryer Defense; Nobody Can Apply for a Tenn. State Job
Also: Kansas Capitol’s new gun rules, Duluth’s big parks problem and cities without property taxes.
Stats Shot: Michigan’s Uneven Dental Care Access Is Nothing to Smile At
Despite the Great Lakes State's adequate supply of dental professionals on a per population basis, seniors, pregnant women and low-income adults and children face significant gaps in oral health access.
On Medicaid Expansion, a Question of Math and Politics
President Barack Obama has vowed to redouble his administration’s efforts to persuade all states to expand Medicaid. But if history is any indication, achieving that goal will take some time.
Mental Illness in County Jails a Top Agenda Item at NACo’s 2015 Conference
County governments continue to struggle with establishing systems of care that cater to the 2 million offenders with mental illness in their collective jails.
Stats Shot: Homelessness in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County’s 2015 homeless census and survey show progress but “we still have a large unmet need,” according to the Board of Supervisors president.
California’s Vaccine Debate Won’t Be Over Anytime Soon
Several legal challenges to the new state immunization mandate are expected on the heels of infighting among medical experts, nonprofits and celebrities.
Louisville Mayor Continues Push for Performance and Compassion
“To be a good mayor, you have to have the heart of a social worker and the head of chief executive officer.”
How Much Marijuana Will Be Detected in Municipal Sewage?
National Institutes of Health funding will aid researchers sampling two Washington state wastewater system to test local cannabis use.
Iowa City Looks to Curb E-Cigarette Use in Smoke-Free Zones
If local leaders approve legislation, Iowa’s fifth-largest city would follow other jurisdictions that have restricted electronic cigarettes.
Texas Health Authorities vs. Sisters’ Lemonade Stand
Should these kids have to adhere to vending rules?
Integrated Care Is Transforming This L.A. County Clinic
Medical screenings, mental health and substance abuse services are all under one roof.
Adult Dental Coverage Expanding Slowly in Medicaid
The Affordable Care Act did little to improve adult dental care. But a few states are taking steps to boost Medicaid coverage.
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