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Peer reviewedChang, Albert; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1979
The current status of the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program in the United States is reviewed. (JD)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Dental Health, Health Services, Immunization Programs
Cooper, John A. D. – J Med Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Financial Support, Health Services, Labor Needs
Peer reviewedJournal of Environmental Health, 1976
Recommendations prepared by the National Environmental Health Association for the immediate creation of a National Health Services System are presented. Recent legislative and planning efforts are reviewed and specific state and local environmental health programs for the future are identified. (BT)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Federal Government, Health, Health Services
Braxton, Olivia A.; Farris, R. Linsy – Sight-Saving Review, 1975
Among the services added to Harlem (New York) Hospital's opthalmology department was a sight conservation program designed to alert the community to the need for eye care and to screen for early signs of eye disorders causing sight impairment. (SB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Exceptional Child Services, Health Services, Inner City
Green, Lawrence W. – 1978
Research evidence on the potentials of health education for contributing to resolution of national health issues was reviewed. It is concluded that greater investments in health education on selected problems for selected populations would yield a better cost-benefit return than comparable investments in tertiary medical care. High priority groups…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government Role, Health Education, Health Services
Peer reviewedFrankenburg, William K.; And Others – Journal of Pediatrics, 1970
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Career Opportunities, Health Services
Download full textPublic Health Service (DHHS), Rockville, MD. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. – 1981
This report presents the findings of a series of meetings convened by the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of first, examining the health needs, priorities, and concerns of minorities; and second, considering related Federal actions. Included is an overview of the meetings' content, as well as individual chapters on the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Government Role
Bock, George; And Others – 1972
Three separate reports are included in this document on American Indian alcoholism. Section I of the document (December 1969) outlines the history, nature, extent, and significance of Indian alcoholism (reporting that the incidence of alcoholism among Indians is twice that of the national average, low socioeconomic status, rather than a…
Descriptors: Agencies, Agency Role, Alcoholism, American Indians
Sharbaugh, Carolyn S., Ed. – 1991
The proceedings reported in this document provide an overview of the trends, needs, and issues in maternal and child nutrition services and present recommendations and action strategies to improve such services. An executive summary presents a total of 28 recommendations and associated strategies which address general areas, women's nutrition for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Allied Health Personnel, Children, Cost Effectiveness
