A listing of meetings and exhibits of special interest to those concerned with environmental management scheduled from October 1972 through December 1973. (LK)

Alphabetical listing of manufacturers and suppliers of the products and services listed in this issue of Environmental Science and Technology entitled Pollution Control Directory, 1972-73.'' Information relative to pollution control and abatement. (LK)

Presents a brief review of the program planning process, and uses the example of a solid waste program to illustrate what has or has not been accomplished through the use of the planning process. (LK)

The article points out that while the association of poverty and health defects is probably valid, the most important etiological factors are not primarily health, but rather are social, economic and political. Large scale programs are recommended to improve the quality of life. (Author)

Stresses that health psychology should (1) adopt a community or public health perspective, rather than an individual disease or individual treatment model, and (2) focus on prevention, rather than on curative services. (Author/GC)

The sanitarian often spends much of his working day performing, reviewing, or supervising inspections. It is important that the sanitarian realize the legal implications of inspections and be prepared to perform them in accordance with the law. (RE)

Presents commentary in response to the main articles of this target issue. Notes that the issues discussed are generalizable to the many disciplines that operate within educational and mental health systems. Reacts to the papers' two major themes, discusses realities that should be addressed for progress to be made, and comments on their…

A service learning nursing course grounded in social justice principles focused on minority health, poverty, environmental health, and medically underserved populations. Students worked in community agencies, advocated for the underserved, and reflected on the relationship of social justice and citizenship to nursing. (SK)

An environmental health learning experience involved collaborative activities of graduate public health and undergraduate nursing students. Pre/postcourse measures (n=31) showed increased awareness of issues and competence in interdisciplinary teamwork. (Contains 13 references.) (SK)

This article discusses the public health dangers associated with radon exposure in homes and schools. In addition, testing and corrective efforts by federal and state agencies are discussed. A map indicating areas in the U.S. with potentially high radon levels is included. (IAH)

Looks at the lives and accomplishments of four leaders in professional nursing: (1) Loretta Ford, who championed the cause of nurse practitioners; (2) Mable Staupers, a pioneer in community health and nursing; (3) Janet Geister, a leader in private nursing; and (4) Isabel Stewart, who led the movement to standardize nursing education. (JOW)