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Accelerating the secure exchange of public health data with AIMS, powered by Ruvos and AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

When battling infectious diseases and monitoring for emerging threats, how do public health officials determine their deployment of scarce resources and stay ahead of rapidly changing situations? The Association of Public Health Laboratories ( APHL ) understands the vital role that data plays in improving public health.

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Our health in the cloud: Enabling strategic policy goals for a data-driven vision for healthcare

AWS Public Sector Blog

How cloud technology can enable health system goals: key challenges facing health systems and the opportunities afforded by a data-driven approach. The advent of cloud technology, coupled with advances in fields like epidemiology, genomics, and data analytics, has led to transformational change in how we use data in health.

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Lessons on Equitable and Effective AI for Public Health

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, convened senior federal health leaders for a panel and roundtable conversation on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to improve agency operations and public health service delivery.

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Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

American City & Country

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. The role of public-private partnerships Procurement teams wear many hats.

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Resident Engagement in Vacant Lot Greening: Empowering Communities for Neighborhood Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

A Zimmerman discuss how effectively managed vacant lot greening can deliver diverse public health benefits to communities. Lots with overgrowth, dumping, and other signs of deterioration discourage positive social interaction and have adverse effects on the physical and mental health of residents. . In this chapter, Laney A.

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Using Vacant Properties for a Climate Resilient Future

Center for Community Progress

Investments to address problem properties and improve housing stock can improve residents’ quality of life, strengthen public health, and foster a more engaged community. Despite these benefits, most strategies on climate adaptation to date have focused on places with strong real estate markets, dense neighborhoods, and city centers.

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Do’s and Don'ts of Local Government Environmental Impact: A Cheat Sheet From GovPilot

GovPilot

When reflecting how you may contribute to sustainability efforts, individual actions may appear minor and inconsequential. Implementing measures to promote eco-friendliness at the community level can create a ripple effect which results in meaningful impacts for constituents and the entire ecosystem of the community.