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 program at University of Southern Mississippi provides graduates with practitioner competencies requisite to obtaining employment, while maintaining unique aspects of traditional counselor training. This psychologically based two-year training program provides graduates with a widely recognized job classification and a clearer professional…

Organizations go through life cycles that affect their behavior. Growth models often relate to leadership. In a study of one mental health center's development, growth is related to funding. If funding remains diversified and productivity is kept high, growth of a mature organization remains manageable. (JAC)

A description is given of an education program for the sophomore health class at a rural high school addressing the problems associated with adolescent sexuality. The background, processes, and problems characterizing the program's development are discussed. (JD)

The expanded role of medical schools in the planning for health care services delivery is discussed. Under the 1979 Congressional amendments to the National Health Planning and Resource Development Act, community health planners must consider the impact of proposed health projects on area medical education research and training programs.…

Needs assessment methodology has grown remarkably as a necessary part of evaluating human service programs. The consumer survey method of needs assessment is reviewed. Problems in designing and implementing consumer surveys and training programs are discussed. (JKS)

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)

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)

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)

An educational program is proposed designed to promote patient participation in preventive and treatment phases of health care, including the physical and emotional aspects of illness; the patient will also learn about the health care system itself. (JD)

This article reports a model for the preparation of gerontologists and health workers concerned about increasing cooperation and understanding between these professions. The project discussed entailed the cooperative efforts of the Oregon State University gerontology program and Department of Health, a tricounty area agency on aging, and community…

As an approach to serving adults with mental illness, the Clubhouse Model, developed during the 1950s and 1960s, is particularly suitable for social workers. Clubhouse communities provide support for a full range of daily needs and a participatory environment designed to promote recovery from social isolation and deprivation. Social workers'…

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…

A new theory of geographical analysis--sociospatial knowledge networks--provides a framework for understanding the social and spatial locations of a community's health knowledge and beliefs. This theory is guiding an ethnographic study of health beliefs, knowledge, and knowledge networks in a diverse rural community at high risk for type-2…

Criteria were developed for evaluating rural Utah communities as potential sites for rural family practice residencies. Criteria were concerned with community facilities, physicians, numbers of patients, and physician and hospital commitment to teaching residents. Two of the 10 communities evaluated were found to be potentially capable of…