Two questionnaires used as tools in educating college students toward healthier living were evaluated and found effective. (MM)

A newly discovered treatment for severe pain during menses is described. (JD)

It is urged that males as well as females be included in a college rubella immunization plan. (JD)

A university environmental health and safety division in its role of preventive medicine and injury prevention acts as a filter for the university health service. (MB)

A phenol-based preparation, used as a gargle or a spray, and a warm saline gargle are perceived to be equally effective in reducing pain and swelling in sore throats. Choices as to which method to use should be a joint decision between the physician and patient. (CJ)

Based on experiences in university mental health delivery systems, conclusions are drawn about ways universities can develop a health maintenance organization (HMO). (JD)

Using a sample of graduate students at the Yale Health Plan, this paper reports on the costs and the medical findings of providing annual physical examinations in university health delivery systems. The role of alternative forms of health education are discussed, as well as recommendations for the continued efficacy of the annual physical…

A survey of members of the Health Education Section, American College Health Association, indicates that they feel the major object of health education programs is to make the student aware that his health is primarily his responsibility and that colleges aid the student in assuming this responsibility. (MB)

College health services today have the responsibility for bringing a wide range of health education and medical, dental, and mental health services to a changing population of college students. The history of student health is described, and recommendations are made for the efficient handling of acute problems by college health services. (JN)

Health professionals should instruct mountain enthusiasts about the prevention and early treatment of the medical complications of acute high altitude exposure. Several clinical manifestations are described. (CJ)

Inflation and hospital cost containment, a national health plan, and preventive medicine are discussed at the 57th meeting of the American College Health Association. (JD)

A description is given of a process which identifies preventable and unpreventable health risks for individuals with the aim of minimizing health risks. (JD)

A student health facility with a dental department is in an excellent position to handle dental emergencies and to stimulate the patient to seek good dental care on a regular basis. (Author)

Eight guidelines to assist health professionals in the preparation of a team field expedition are: (1) assess the activities; (2) consider the environment; (3) know orientation and preventive measures; (4) take food and water precautions; (5) know the team members; (6) prepare the pharmacy; (7) carry out the field operation; and (8) follow up…

The author presents personal observations about student health services in several European countries, including general diagnostic and treatment facilities, mental health care, preventive medicine, and conclusions. (MB)