Health Work in the Public Schools

The report outlines a municipal program that integrates physicians, nurses, and educators to identify and remedy health conditions that impede learning. It explains the rationale for medical inspection, procedures for systematic physical examinations, and the operation of school dispensaries, dental and eye clinics, vaccination campaigns, and bathing facilities. It describes nurse and physician roles, staffing and coordination, uniform procedures, outreach to families, and efforts to correct defects such as poor vision, hearing loss, adenoids, and dental disease. Recommendations emphasize preventive measures, concentrated clinics, cooperation across schools and health agencies, and future development of school health services.