Health Maintenance Organizations are coming. It is imperative that each one of us in the health field, including college health personnel study them, understand them and, most of all, plan for them. Author outlines four specific proposals for effective development of an HMO. (Author/RK)

The group seemed to be a meaningful vehicle for discussing family life problems and to have practical advantages when compared to dealing with individual families. The relationships that developed among group members appeared to be particularly important. (Author)

Argues that the pattern of patient care which is emerging to serve the lower socioeconomic groups is approaching the pattern which serves the rest of the population, as the prejudice barrier falls. (DM)

The principal feature distinguishing this project from similar ones involving college students was its attempt to make their involvement community-oriented. (Editor)

This article describes the rationale, design, and development of a community based school mental health training program that seeks to establish constructive collaboration between those principles most influential in the mental health of young school children educators, mental health professionals, parents, and the children themselves. (Author)

Article based on a paper presented at the Second World Meeting on Medical Law in Washington, D.C., August 20, 1970. (IR)

Survey findings suggest medical students' choice of career and locality can be used in selection process to fill current priorities of community need. (IR)

Community mental health centers can serve the needs of urban deviants; however, ways must be found of helping communities reestablish themselves as fit places to live. Professionals must consider these problems and draw community residents into comprehensive planning for the future. (Author)

In training nonprofessionals for a mental health project leadership role, directors attempted to find methods which were responsive to the needs of trainees. General appraisal of training and training techniques are presented. )Author/BY(

The authors describe methods and rationale of assignment of roles and give consideration to the nonprofessional role in its most simple form, a description of job behavior perceived to be appropriate for nonprofessional project leaders. (Author)

Discusses how a series of experimental health programs that have improved medical care for people in poor Nashville communities have also solved some of Meharry Medical College's financial problems. (WM)

During the 1970's many children lacked immunization against one or more of the major childhood diseases. Recently the number of cases of childhood diseases has declined dramatically. The schools are the focal point for disease prevention. Outlined are 10 steps to continue to ensure childrens' health. (MD)

Discusses reasons for library involvement in the development of videotex in Canada, and proposes the use of a hypothetical videotex system with library staff and patrons as a closed user group to provide data for evaluating the impact of videotex on library services. Notes and 10 references are provided. (CHC)

Describes a new program at the University of Hawaii that combines clinical and community psychology with training in public health and business administration. Discusses the planning process, program goals, extramural support, and the potential marketplace for graduates. (Author/GC)

Explores primary prevention as an integral part of community mental health practice. Considers the impact of primary prevention on the fundamental tasks of mental health administrators. Suggests ways of overcoming anticipated dilemmas. (RC)