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• Welfare
  ...needs such as food and shelter. The term is often used to refer to public assistance programs that target the poor and underprivileged. * [[Social Security]]: A government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.
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• Public safety
  == Public Safety == ...ty. The primary goal of the department is prevention and protection of the public from dangers affecting safety such as crimes or disasters.
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• Financial Assistance
  == Financial Assistance == '''Financial Assistance''' (pronunciation: /ˈfʌɪnænʃəl əˈsɪstəns/) refers to the provisio
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• Assistance
  == Assistance (ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s) == '''Assistance''' is the act of helping or aiding someone or something. It is derived from
  2 KB (271 words) - 23:09, 5 February 2024
• Public sector
  == Public sector == ...n), refers to the part of the economy composed of both public services and public enterprises.
  2 KB (244 words) - 00:19, 9 February 2024
• Preparedness
  ...tial challenges or emergencies. The term is often used in the context of [[public health]], [[emergency management]], and [[disaster response]]. ...h and rescue, providing immediate assistance, assessing damage, continuing assistance and the immediate restoration of infrastructure.
  2 KB (243 words) - 03:00, 7 February 2024
• APHL
  ...ories. The organization works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public's health in the US and globally. APHL collaborates with partners worldwide ...its broader membership base, which includes local, state, and territorial public health laboratories, environmental laboratories, and others.
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• Subsidy
  '''Subsidy''' (/ˈsʌbsɪdi/; from Latin ''subsidium'', a support, assistance) is a form of financial aid or support extended to an economic sector (or i ...neath) and ''sedēre'' (to sit). Thus, it originally referred to support or assistance that is provided from a position beneath or behind.
  1 KB (171 words) - 02:11, 5 February 2024
• Social Worker
  ...al work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public. ...al work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public. {{medicine}} [[Category:Medical definitions]]
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• Mersey Ambulance Service
  ...Ambulance Service''' (pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrzi æmˈbʌləns ˈsɜːrvɪs/) is a [[public health]] service provider in the [[United Kingdom]], specifically in the [[ ...through the region. "Ambulance Service" refers to the provision of medical assistance and transportation to hospitals in emergency situations.
  2 KB (241 words) - 02:22, 12 February 2024
• Emergency services
  '''Emergency services''' (pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/) are public organizations that respond to and manage emergencies, especially those that ...edical services|Medical services]]. These services work together to ensure public safety and health, often coordinated by an [[Emergency management|emergency
  2 KB (323 words) - 06:31, 13 February 2024
• Social services
  .../ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/), also known as '''public services''', are a range of public services provided by [[government]], [[non-profit organizations]], and [[pr ...late 19th century, with the establishment of organized efforts to provide assistance to the poor and disadvantaged. The term "social" is derived from the Latin
  2 KB (199 words) - 20:12, 9 February 2024
• Emergency Services
  '''Emergency Services''' (pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/) are the public organizations that respond to and manage emergencies, especially those that ...detection of crime, the apprehension of criminals, and the maintenance of public order.
  2 KB (219 words) - 22:49, 14 February 2024
• Embassy
  ...professionals]] who are dispatched to a foreign country to provide medical assistance and expertise. The term is derived from the Latin word ''embassia'', which ...hcare professionals]] who are sent to a foreign country to provide medical assistance.
  1 KB (181 words) - 03:58, 14 February 2024
• 340B Drug Pricing Program
  The name "340B" comes from the section of the [[Public Health Service Act]] under which the program is authorized. ...Veterans Health Care Act of 1992, which is codified as Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. The program is managed by the [[Health Resources and Se
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• Cooling center
  A '''Cooling Center''' (pronunciation: /ˈkuːlɪŋ ˈsɛntər/) is a public space where individuals can seek shelter from extreme heat during a heatwav ...Vulnerable Populations]]: Groups of people who are particularly at risk in public health emergencies.
  2 KB (232 words) - 23:23, 8 February 2024
• Contact us
  ...", indicating a call to action for patients or individuals seeking medical assistance. ...viduals to reach out or "touch" the healthcare provider or institution for assistance.
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• Poison control center
  ...y that is able to provide immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and assistance over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or hazardous substances [[Poison Control Centers]] provide a critical service to the public, healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, and emergency departme
  2 KB (222 words) - 22:07, 13 February 2024
• St John Ambulance
  ...o provide high-quality, life-saving first aid training and services to the public. ...e" part of the name refers to the organization's role in providing medical assistance and transportation.
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• Social Security Act
  ...rimary purpose, which is to provide a measure of security for the American public in the face of various social and economic risks. * [[Temporary Assistance for Needy Families]] (TANF)
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