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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

Urban health departments play a critical role in responding to major health threats while also managing ongoing functions such as vaccinations and chronic disease prevention. These departments have primary responsibility for protecting local, state, and territorial jurisdictions under our federalist system.