The purpose of this Toolkit is to provide guidance, technical tools, and resources to help states, territories, tribes and communities develop and implement successful oral health components of Healthy People 2010 plans as well as other oral health plans. These plans are useful for: (1) promoting, implementing and tracking oral health objectives;…

The health needs and challenges of performers who travel from campus to campus are examined, and recommendations are offered for promoting better health through good sleep, good nutrition, exercise, and using medications. Considerations concerning health insurance and maintaining spiritual and emotional health are also discussed. Actions that…

This publication is intended to serve as a practical guide to the development of relevant curricula for the education and training of environmental health professionals. This book aims to: (1) set out principles for developing policies on education and training for environmental health professionals at national and subnational levels; (2)…

To maximize comprehensive school health education, professional preparation would include a focusing component that integrates elements of the comprehensive school health model and develops the leadership and management capabilities of potential school health leaders. The article describes how to integrate the comprehensive school health model and…

To become effective health promoting establishments which achieve the maximum impact on children, young people and families and on the local community, schools and pre-school centres need to operate within a strategic framework developed at the highest levels within their local council and community area. Effective councils are committed to…

Examines issues in the development of campus programming for distance learners, including creating effective orientation programs, promoting participation in student government and student organizations, providing service learning opportunities, and offering wellness and recreational sports opportunities. (MSE)

Student activities personnel are offered advice on balancing personal and professional demands, improving physical fitness, improving nutrition, minimizing stress, and managing time better. The importance of office communication and cooperation with coworkers in assuring personal well-being is emphasized. (MSE)

Student leaders and students actively involved in campus activities are offered suggestions for managing stress and for promoting their own physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and environmental well-being. Advice includes acknowledging stresses, understanding behavior patterns, and making appropriate changes. A wellness…

This document presents a set of standards to be used in planning and establishing a high quality child care program. The standards are based on the recommendations of technical panels that studied particular facets in child care and are intended to serve as goals for practice and guidelines for implementation. The nine chapters of the text address…