certain conditions limit the independence of deprived people. however, those conditions do not limit the right of these people to receive dental care. portable dental units may make it possible for the deprived and elderly to receive the care they deserve in more areas. this study aimed to explore dentists' perceptions of the use of portable dental units in community outreach programs as a prec...

Since 2005, nearly 600 Physiology Understanding Week (PhUn Week) events have taken place across the U.S., involving American Physiological Society (APS) members in K-12 outreach. The program seeks to build student understanding of physiology and physiology careers, assist teachers in recognizing physiology in their standards-based curriculum, and involve more physiologists in K-12 outreach. For...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe outreach facilitation as an effective method of assisting and supporting primary care practices to improve processes and delivery of care. METHODS We spent 4 years working with 83 practices in Eastern Ontario, Canada, on the Improved Delivery of Cardiovascular Care through the Outreach Facilitation program. RESULTS Primary care practices...

This study examined a highly successful, well-documented, national program to prevent teenage pregnancy and school failure-the Teen Outreach program-to address a fundamental question: How well can a developmentally focused, broadly targeted prevention program address the needs of those students within the program who are at the highest risk of problematic behavior. The hypothesis that the devel...

Despite more than 30 years of effort by the federal government to increase college enrollment rates for African Americans, Hispanics, and low-income students, these groups continue to be underrepresented in higher education. Although family income and financial resources continue to influence college enrollment decisions, educators now suggest that the traditional focus on reducing financial ba...

BACKGROUND Communities across the United States are using street outreach workers (SWs) to prevent violence. SW programs are generally recognized as a promising model, particularly in light of a 2008 evaluation that demonstrated positive impacts associated with one well-known program. The United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) includes an SW program. OBJECTIVES Through this paper we aim to (1) do...