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States Argue Over Opioids Settlement, Purdue Pharma to File Bankruptcy In the proposed deal, the Sacklers would sell their company and turn up to $4.5B in proceeds over to governments that have filed lawsuits. Find out why AGs are divided Austin Budget Adds Millions for Mental Health Response in 911 Services The city will put mental health clinicians at Austin-Travis County 911 Center and add 7 new community paramedics to its team. Virginia Beach to Open Recovery Services Center for Shooting Victims The center will serve victims and families, first responders and others affected by the May 31st mass shooting.

EFFICIENTGOV EXCLUSIVE Clark County’s 2019 Measles Outbreak Cost Health Dept. $864,679 Measles outbreaks are costing public health budgets millions, but even smaller outbreaks log thousands of hours by government agents. EFFICIENTGOV EXCLUSIVE Flu Spread: 5 Ways to Jump-Start a LocalGov Flu Shot Campaign Consider these five innovative outreach strategies to help build or broaden flu shot campaigns and increase community outreach.

DRONE RESOURCES How to Become a Drone Pilot Drones with Thermal Imaging Cameras Find Disaster Survivors How Drones Reduce Costs & Where to Find Grant Funding Get Up-to-Speed on Public Safety Drones This November Latest posts PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS 77 Health Centers Receive $650,000 in Grants to Increase Healthcare Access HHS is awarding $50M to expand access to healthcare at community health centers in 23 states and territories.