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McIntire MS, Mitchell JR. n.d.. Comprehensive health care delivery for children and youth: A combined approach. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff, 7 pp. (Comment series no: 2-1 (41))

Annotation: This paper reports a Children and Youth Project conducted by combining the forces of a medical school and a health department, by maintaining role differentiation in respect to education and service, and by developing a Central Health Record and communication system to develop and increase comprehensive health services for children and youth residing in the target areas of poverty. This paper is produced as part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Communication, Comprehensive health services, Interagency cooperation, Medical records, Medical schools, Poverty, Program evaluation, Public health agencies, Title V programs

Gedgoud JL, McIntire MS. n.d.. Progress report of a combined approach for children and youth services. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff, 11 pp. (Comment series no: 3-2 (45))

Annotation: This report demonstrates graphically how a combination of a health department and a medical school compress to the national average of all Children and Youth projects. This paper is produced as part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs Comprehensive health services, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Communication, Interagency cooperation, Medical records, Medical schools, Poverty, Program evaluation, Public health agencies, Title V programs

De Geyndt W. n.d.. Evaluation of health programs: An annotated bibliography. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 107 pp. (Comment series no.: 8-9 (9))

Annotation: This bibliography is a revision and updating of comment series no. 7-9 (4) with the addition new sources and annotations for all sources. This publication supersedes the previous non-annotated bibliography, "Bibliography on Evaluation of Health Programs." This is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: .Comprehensive health care, Adolescent health programs, Bibliographies, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Federal MCH programs, Health services, Program evaluation, Title V programs

Weckwerth VE. n.d.. The comprehensive hardware store: An analogy prepared in response to a request for the difference between comprehensive health care and other care. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 6 pp. (Comment series no.: 8-9 (10))

Allensworth D, Lawson E, Nicholson L, Wyche J,, eds. and National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Comprehensive School Health Programs in Grade K-12. 1997. Schools and health: Our nation's investment. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 498 pp.

Annotation: This book considers the status of comprehensive school health programs that provide access to health care for children in grades K–12. It includes the history and precedents of these programs; examines current activities in physical education, health education and services, mental health services, pupil services, and nutrition and food services; reviews the infrastructure needed for these health programs, and looks at research and evaluation methods related to them. The book contains recommendations to policymakers for future action at the local, state, and federal levels; and it considers strategies for engaging stake holders at the community level.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Contact Phone: (800) 624-6242 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-05435-4.

Keywords: Adolescents, Assessment, Children, Comprehensive programs, Health education, Program descriptions, School health services, School linked programs

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Interagency Ad Hoc Committee on Health Promotion Through the Schools. 1992-. Healthy schools: A directory of federal programs and activities related to health promotion through the schools. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, annual.

Annotation: This directory lists 112 federal programs and 35 federally supported clearinghouses and information centers whose activities are relevant to school health. Each entry provides information on the area of emphasis, target groups, program profile, materials, and information contact.

Contact: U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100, Rockville, MD 20852, Fax: (240) 453-8282 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://health.gov Available in libraries.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol use, Child development, Child nutrition, Children, Clearinghouses, Comprehensive programs, Counseling, Curricula, Driver education, Federal government, Federal programs, Health and safety education, Health promotion, Media campaigns, Nutrition programs, Physical fitness, Resources for professionals, Safety, School based clinics, School counseling, School health, School health programs, School health services, School nursing, Substance abuse, Training, Workplace health promotion

Weckwerth VE. 1972. Constructing a national strategy of health care for children. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 24 pp. (Comment series no.: 2-11 (44))

Annotation: This is a working paper from which a report produced at the request of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) to examine existing federal programs within HEW providing health care services to children was written. The initiative behind the report is the lack of a federal strategy for health care for children as enabling funding for federal MCH programs ends in June, 1973. The report was formally submitted to HEW and is subject to their release. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Department of Health and Human Services, Federal MCH programs, Title V programs

De Geyndt W. 1970. Referrals to, within, and from the comprehensive health services program for Children and Youth. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 22 pp. (Comment series no.: 0-10 (35))

Annotation: This paper addresses itself to three guidelines for potential grantee agencies of the Children and Youth Program that examine their functional interpretation at the operational level. These guidelines discuss coordination of health care service, health care to low-income children, and guiding families to community resources appropriate to the needs of their children. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health services, Federal MCH programs, Low income groups

De Geyndt W. 1967 (ca.). Bibliography on evaluation of health programs. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 7 pp. (Comment series no.: 7-9 (4))

Magraw R. 1967. The purchase of health care payments, control, quality: A paper presented at the National Conference on Medical Costs, Washington, D.C., June 27-28, 1967. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 8 pp. (Comment series no.: 7-8 (2))

Annotation: This paper discusses quality of health care in terms of the organization of medical care or health care as promulgated by third parties. The relation between third party arrangements and actual care of patients is discussed. The specific question considered is "what are the problems in the present system of prepayment, commercial health insurance, and other third party payments which contribute to rising costs?"This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Costs, Federal MCH programs, Health care financing, Health insurance, Health services, Quality assurance
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.