ProGov21 Policy Library

Local health departments face challenges in maintaining critical public health infrastructure and services. The FPHS framework establishes a minimum set of foundational capabilities (e.g., data assessment, emergency preparedness, equity integration) and foundational areas (e.g., communicable...

The lack of paid sick leave prevents many workers, especially those in low-wage and part-time positions, from accessing preventive healthcare services like cancer screenings. This fact sheet emphasizes the role of paid sick leave in improving public health by enabling workers to attend...

Missed medical appointments due to transportation barriers result in poorer health outcomes and higher healthcare costs. Oregon's Ride to Care guide explains a program offering free public transit passes, mileage reimbursements, or specialized vehicle rides to help Medicaid recipients...