Discusses and describes some active Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). An EAP is a stress intervention program that, when combined with other stress prevention procedures, can serve as an effective base for developing a comprehensive managerial system for combating organizational stress. (Author/IRT)

Focuses on several of the more crucial health issues--immunization and screening; accident prevention; nutrition, obesity, and exercise; drugs; and growth and development--that can be effectively dealt with at the elementary school level. (Author/IRT)

Pilot-tested health promotion delivery system using peer leadership and social networking model in elderly population. Participants took lessons on fiber intake, dietary change, and peer leadership. Qualified peer leaders then recruited second generation of participants and taught them. Model appeared to be feasible, suggesting that peer leaders…

To reduce the cost of reimbursements, many insurance companies have begun to use insurance incentives as a way to motivate individuals to participate in health promotion activities. Traditional health education, research and demonstration, and policy-premium incentives are methods of health promotion used by life and health insurance companies.…

Recommends that school boards and communities recognize the imminence of drug abuse, and that they set up programs in drug education. (RA)

Suggests need for cooperative programs of education whereby professionals traing nonprofessionals in aspects of dental health, so needed information can reach users in language they can understand. (CJ)

A phenol-based preparation, used as a gargle or a spray, and a warm saline gargle are perceived to be equally effective in reducing pain and swelling in sore throats. Choices as to which method to use should be a joint decision between the physician and patient. (CJ)

A screening program for health education facilitated the acquisition of health knowledge for high school students. (JD)

A school-based fluoride program promises to decrease the amount of dental decay among elementary school children. (JD)

The described curriculum for health education in elementary school contains units dealing with nutrition, physical fitness, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. (JD)

Based on experiences in university mental health delivery systems, conclusions are drawn about ways universities can develop a health maintenance organization (HMO). (JD)

School nurses are advised to change their programs from crisis-oriented health care to active case finding and preventive care. (JMF)

A school nurse recommends that elementary school children be given a foot screening test for early detection of foot problems. (JD)

A mammography public education program which used newspaper press releases, local talk shows, news segments, and announcements, flyers, advertisements, and presentations to companies and select populations increased public awareness and decreased misconceptions about mammography. (CB)