Examines the evolution of health policies in the United States and their possible impact on public health. Reviews four periods of U.S. history (1776-1861, 1861-1931, 1931-1981, and 1981 to the present) with special emphasis on the significant increase in the federal role and the current attempts to reduce the federal role. (SK)

A case study examined a 1920 controversy between two newspapers. One of the last vestiges of the era of "yellow journalism" was the editorial "war" between the Kansas City "Star" and the Kansas City "Post" which culminated in a 1921 showdown. The "Star," a champion of main street interests and…

Traces the life, education, and accomplishments of Susan LaFlesche Picotte, an Omaha Indian who became a medical doctor, Christian reformer, public health reformer, and political activist. She successfully bridged two cultures, becoming acculturated without totally sacrificing her Indian identity or alienating the Omaha people. (KS)

This document provides information on U.S. federal support for maternal and child health programs from 1935-1985. After a brief history of the Children's Bureau, which was the first unit of the federal government concerned with maternal and child health, funding and allocation formulas for Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935 are examined.…

This unit of study explains the causes, course, characteristics, and results of the Black Death during the 14th century. The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, left virtually no one untouched in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. Europe lost a third or more of its population. In a broader context, study of the unit alerts students to…

This document contains the October 1945 through July 1946 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. This is the first volume since February 1942, when a World War II publishing hiatus began. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, immediate…

Examines the role of British Columbian public health and school health service workers in improving the health of children and educating parents in scientific child-rearing practices during the period 1920-1940. (SJL)

This document contains the October 1948 through June 1949 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, veterans' education and training, adult education, legislation before Congress, public health, education…

The primary thrust of this research project was to explore the history of federal government drug control enactments and organizations in the United States. The purpose of this exploration was to assess how the federal government's past drug control record shapes the future of public school drug prevention programs. Drug enforcement, prevention,…

Health has been proclaimed as the first objective in education. One means of teaching this objective would seem to be the furnishing of adequate instruction in physiology, personal hygiene, and public health through teachers who are as thoroughly prepared for this workers are instructors of mathematics, English, or any other subject. The amount…

This bulletin comprises the results of personal investigations supplemented by official reports covering the entire work of medical inspection as developed in Great Britain, including: (1) History of the development of medical inspection in England, Wales, and Scotland; (2) Administration by the chief medical staff, (3) Medical examination--the…

This bulletin presents the annual report of the Alaska division of the Bureau of Education for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1912. During this period the field force of the Alaska school service consisted of 4 district superintendents of schools, 1 assistant superintendent, 108 teachers, 8 physicians (1 of whom also filled another position), 8…

This document contains the October 1946 through July 1947 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, immediate postwar issues related to U.S. education, veterans' education and training, adult education,…

This document contains the October 1947 through July 1948 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, immediate postwar issues related to U.S. education, veterans' education and training, adult education,…

Provides an overview of professions working in multidisciplinary health promotion and disease prevention efforts, focusing on medical specialties, public health, behavioral medicine, health psychology, health education, and health behavior. Major challenges general to all the fields include reimbursement, priorities, professional preparation,…