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Items in this list may be obtained from the sources cited. Contact information reflects the most current data about the source that has been provided to the MCH Digital Library.

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National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. [2001]. Bright Futures: Highlights. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 2 pp.

Annotation: This post card presents information about Bright Futures and its functions. The flyer introduces the latest version of the Bright Futures Web site and its features. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Single photocopies available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN044.

Keywords: Bright Futures, Child health supervision, Publicity

[National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health]. 1995. PIC briefing book: Federal legislative activities and social marketing. [Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health], ca. 250 pp.

Annotation: This loose-leaf notebook contains articles and reports on the potential impact of proposed federal legislation on state programs and on social marketing. The materials on the proposed legislation cover issues such as changing the funding mechanism for certain programs to block grants and related policy issues, health care reform, and welfare reform. The materials on social marketing include media relations, coalition building, and developing effective preventive health programs. Each section provides suggestions for further readings and bibliographies. These materials were prepared for a meeting of the MCH Partnership for Information and Communication (PIC) Interorganizational Work Group in May 1995. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available for loan.

Keywords: Advocacy, Block grants, Coalitions, Federal government, Health promotion, Media campaigns, National health care reform, Prevention programs, Proposed legislation, Public education, Public health, Public policy, Publicity, Welfare reform

National Safe Kids Campaign. 1991. Safe kids buckle up: A child occupant protection strategy. Washington, DC: National Safe Kids Campaign, 190 pp.

Annotation: This manual was developed as a guide for implementing a community-based child occupant protection campaign. It incorporates the Campaign's approach in four areas of injury control: education, engineering, enactment and enforcement, and evaluation. It includes models for discount and loan programs. Numerous appendices include buying guides, survey forms, fact sheets, tips on keeping children happy as passengers, children with special needs, lists of laws, and a resource materials list.

Contact: Safe Kids Worldwide, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1707, Telephone: (202) 662-0600 Fax: (202) 393-2072 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.safekids.org Price unknown.

Keywords: Car seats, Child safety, Children, Coalitions, Community programs, Consumer education, Data collection, Injury prevention, Legislation, Media campaigns, Occupants, Program development, Publicity, Resources for professionals, Safety, Seat belts, Special health care needs, Transportation injuries

League of Nations. 1938. Survey of national nutrition policies. Geneva, Switzerland: League of Nations, 120 pp.

Annotation: This report consists of the first annual summary of actions taken by the League of Nations to study the state of national nutrition and to improve nutritional standards. Topics include (1) progress of the work of the League in regard to nutrition problems, (2) national nutrition committees, (3) nutrition surveys, (4) surveys and their results in certain countries, (5) special research, (6) action taken with a view to improving nutrition standards, (7) some economic aspects of the nutrition problem, and (8) education and publicity. Three annexes include a list of countries from which replies regarding the progress of nutrition work have been received, a note regarding the composition, procedure, and terms of reference of national nutrition committees, and nutrition reports relating to the British colonial empire.

Keywords: Costs, Education, National surveys, Nutrition policy, Nutrition research, Nutrition surveys, Publicity, Standards

Hunter EB. 1922. Office administration for organizations supervising the health of mothers, infants, and children of preschool age with special reference to public health nursing agencies. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 216 pp. (Bureau publication (United States. Children's Bureau); no. 101)

Annotation: This report details the principles and methods of office administration for organizations supervising the health of mothers, infants, and children of preschool age, with special reference to public health nursing agencies. Topics covered include the functions, duties, and training of employees; record systems; and financial administration. An appendix with sample records is included. It is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau.

Contact: Google Books, Web Site: http://www.books.google.com

Keywords: MCH programs, Manuals, Office management, Personnel management, Public health nursing, Publicity

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. National infant immunization week. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annual.

Annotation: These materials help organizations promote the need for immunizations of infants. They include suggested promotional activities, resources, sample documents and other materials.

Contact: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncird Available at no charge.

Keywords: Immunization, Infants, Media campaigns, Publicity
   

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