The purpose, activities, organization, and responsibility of the Prince George's County School Health Council are described. The purposes of the Council include advisement, representation, screening, and the development of new programs. (JN)

The Adjective Rating Scale (ARS) was administered to female students in a public health nursing course, as a measure of pre- and post-course attitude change. Factor analyses of these results indicated fewer factors were revealed than are normally reported for the ARS. (MH)

Family-centered intervention after the death of a baby due to sudden infant death syndrome facilitates reorganization, growth, and development of the family system. A potentially defeating crisis becomes an opportunity to develop coping skills and strengthen family members. Public health nursing is an essential component of the program.…

State governments have the capacity to address health resource allocations productively. It is recommended that Massachusetts make an explicit and unequivocal commitment to regional planning and finally, to a state health plan to identify priority needs and resources. (MSE)

Reviews research on the nonauditory effects of noise on human behavior and health: performance, interpersonal behavior, annoyance, cognitive development, and mental and physical health. (EF)

It is argued that not nearly enough pharmacists are now engaged in public health activities, and that pharmacy education has failed to recognize the potential for pharmacists in public health as well as to acquaint pharmacy students with role models in public health. Suggestions are offered to remedy the situation. (JMD)

National and state programs that identify and incorporate the role of pharmacists into major health care plans are discussed. Local planning efforts and the development of databases for health care planning are also examined. (SF)

Describes the reference project of the Public Library of Columbus and Franklin County (PLCFC), Ohio, that uses a system of cassette-like tapes accessible by telephone to provide medical and health related information. (JD)

Discussed is the pragmatic basis for involving the public in radioactive waste decisions. A model approach to involving the public in preparation of a national radioactive waste disposal plan is outlined. (RE)

Illustrates the potential effect of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the health and safety of farm workers. A list of suggested readings for teachers is also included. (HM)

Health educators in the future will have to become more active in political and economic processes, and serve also as planners, administrators, and consultants to other health-related professions. (JD)

Organizing a preventive health education program for prisoners presents special problems in planning and implementation. (MB)

Preventive health care and health fair activities such as the ones described in this article can serve as a foundation upon which a comprehensive health care program for all students can be built. (MM)

Discusses problem of low rates of immunization for African American children and identifies ways social workers can play a role in ensuring more immunizations. Improving access to existing public programs, facilitating community organization efforts, assisting communities through self-help and mutual-aid initiatives, and supporting national…

Describes a course about the Holocaust that is taught through the psychology department. Explains that the team-taught course, "The Holocaust, Social Prejudice, and Morality," is also relevant to public health. States that the topics include but are not limited to stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, and the language of domination…