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Our guest editorial this week is by George Contis, M.D.,
director of OEO’s Family Planning Program. The title is:
FAMILY PLANNING SETS STAGE FOR HEALTH CARE
REVOLUTION
“The Office of Economic Opportunity Family Planning
Program that started in 1964 with a small family planning project
in Texas has now grown into a $25 million dollar operation,
supporting over 450 projects in 48 states and Puerto Rico. This
enormous expansion has been guided by a number of principles.
The program is entirely voluntary, available to any low-income
person who needs it, and provides high quality care in an
atmosphere of dignity and respect. Also, OEO requires consumer
input in the planning and operation of projects, this gearing the
program to the needs of the people.
“The Program stresses quality and personalized care in each of
its five essential elements:
1. Patient education employs such techniques as mass media,
group sessions, and word of mouth. OEO, however, relies most
heavily on outreach. In essence, outreach is a one-to-one
approach to patient education in which prospective acceptors are
individually acquainted with the services available to them. A
pioneer in this highly personalized approach, OEO has found
outreach the most effective way to educate and recruit patients.
Indeed, 44% of OEO patients are recruited by outreach workers.
2. Services rendered include a thorough explanation of
family planning methods, a medical history, a physical with
breast and pelvic examination, laboratory tests such as Pap
smears, and routine follow-up visits.
3. Manpower development focuses on the employment,
training and career development of paraprofessional personnel.
This approach is important for several reasons: it creates jobs and
career advancement for the poor; it involves the poor in a
significant way in a vital program; and it gives professionals more
time to perform the jobs for which they are trained.
4. Evaluation is a vital part of OEO’s effort. Short-range
evaluation consists primarily of annual program management
surveys that assess the administrative and fiscal aspects of the
program and compare performances of the various projects.
Long-range evaluation attempts to measure the effects of projects
on such parameters as desired family size and poverty.
5. Research activities include operations research and the
development of more efficient and economic ways of delivering
services.
“Latest figures indicate that OEO projects are serving about
300,000 women annually, with a remarkably high patient
continuation rate of 70-75% after one year. We believe this high
continuation rate is an excellent measure of the quality and
effectiveness of the program,
“OEO family planning services are offered by a variety of
health providers hospitals, clinics, Planned Parenthood
affiliates, local health departments, and private physicians.
Because of this variety of service providers and the effectiveness
of its projects in serving people, the Family Planning Program is a
leading force in developing a framework for a truly
comprehensive health care system. Although only one type of
health care is currently being offered, this program contains the
essential parts of any health care delivery system. /Is such, it is
one of the best large-scale models of health care delivery system
in this country.
“Basically, it would be very easy to build on this model to
include maternal and infant care. Furthermore, because of its
newness, family planning projects are susceptible to innovation
not currently possible in more traditional areas o.f the health care
system. This only serves to emphasize that family planning has
created a framework upon which a national health system can be
established.
“Furthermore, OEO is attempting to structure its part of the
national family planning program in away that is economical
without sacrificing quality. Because money is scarce, this is no
easy task, either for OEO or anyone else in the health care
system.
“At OEO, we believe that teamwork is the best approach for
reorganizing our health delivery system. The federal government
cannot do it alone, but must work closely with all interested
groups. Those associated with OEO’s Eamily Planning Program
have demonstrated that the team approach is possible. OEO has
brought together federal, state and local agencies, voluntary
organizations, academic institutions, private industry, and others.
All have appropriate responsibilities, and all are learning to relate
to one another more effectively.
“But a lot of work remains to be done. There are many
Americans who still do not have adequate family planning
information and services - to say nothing of other health care.
Health manpower development and patient education are
currently in dire need of new approaches. The providers of health
services must continue to develop stronger ties among themselves
and with government, universities and business. The voice and the
role of the consumer must be more clearly established. And these
are only a few of the problems that must be overcome if we are
to create the kind of health care system that America must have.
“Although a good job is being done in family planning, it is
only one integral part of a much larger system. The chaotic state
of health care in the United States is a vital concern to all
Americans, and OEO’s Family Planning Program is a major and
positive force in the revolution that will change our health care
system.”
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We have really saved this
year to take a vacation. We
will be driving to Florida. Can
you give us some tips on how
to make our money go as far
as possible?
First of all, have your car
checked thoroughly before
starting out. This is an extra
expense, but well worth it in
saving costly repairs on the
road. Also, if a gas station
attendant says there is
something wrong with the car,
you will have a better chance
of knowing whether he is
telling the truth or trying to
gyp you.
Pack carefully, and pack
from a list. Having to replace a
forgotten bathing suit at resort
prices can murder your
budget.
If you have made hotel or
motel reservations, get a
written estimate of what the
bill will be for your stay.
Then, you’ll have a good idea
of what you have left to
spend. Also, make a tentative,
written list of how much you
will spend for what.
While on the road, you can
save by carrying a box lunch,
and stopping at public picnic
parks to eat. Take an ice chest
with you to cool drinks, and
to refresh yourself.
Don’t give in to too many
side trips, no matter how
interesting the road side signs
look. If you planned to go to
the Okefenokee Swamp, fine,
but don’t turn off for every
“Harry’s Snake Zoo” you
pass. It’ll make a hole in your
funds, and many such places
are just not worth it.
Once You're There
It’s always a good idea to
get a little notebook, and
write down what you spent
for what; you’d be amazed at
bow fast the money goes,
without your knowing exactly
where.
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As a general rule, don’t buy
souvenirs in stores that are
obviously out for the tourist
trade. Frequently, they charge
twice as much as the little
store around the next corner.
Also, it’s a good idea not to
buy souvenirs until the last
couple of days of your trip.
That way, you won’t get
caught short.
If the place you are staying
has mini-kitchens in the rooms
(many do), you can save by
fixing your own breakfast and
lunch, and only eating dinner
out.
Find out about and take
advantage of tourist discounts,
and any local free activities.
Many resort towns have open
air dances, concerts and games
that cost you nothing.
Check out prevailing prices.
Don’t pay .$20.00 an hour for
a boat, when a local citizen
would pay SIO.OO. Ask
around, check with the
chamber of commerce, your
hotel or motel manager, and
read the ads in the local
papers. Compare prices just as
you would at home. In some
cases, you can even bargain
about the price, and get it
reduced.
If you have children with
you, give them a definite
allowance at the beginning of
the trip, and tell-them they
must stick to it. Also, if you
take them to the carnival
boardwalk, limit them to, say,
three try’s per game of chance,
or you may be hitch-hiking
home.
If you need some particular
medicine, such as insulin, take
a written prescription from
your doctor with you. Then, if
you lose or break yours, you
won’t have to pay long
distance charges to authorize a
local druggist to replace the
medicine. Also, if you will be
gone longer than a week, it’s a
good idea to take a copy of
your eyeglasses prescription
with you.
Unless you are particularly
sensitive to the sun, a stick of
cocoa butter will be just about
as good for you as a sun tan
lotion. You buy it at a grocery
or drug store for about 40
cents.
WARNING: That charming
couple you met on the beach
or at dinner may really be a
pair of con artists or outright
thieves casing you for an
opportunity. Don’t tell
strangers too much about your
private life or income. Don’t
lend them the key to your
room for some false but
convincing reason. “Genuine”
anything that a stranger tries
to sell you on the beach,
boardwalk or street is usually
genuine gyp. Lock your door,
and don’t leave wedding rings,
watches, cash or other
valuables loose on the dresser.
Be extremely suspicious of
someone who offers you a
“marvelous opportunity” to
buy land or invest in a local
business. Marvelous
opportunities just don’t come
that way. You may find it
hard to believe, but thousands
of vacationers get taken by
one of these schemes each
year.
THE GEORGIA CONSUMER
SERVICES PROGRAM is a
division of the State Department
of Family and Children Services,
This Week At
The Library
NOONDAY FILM PROGRAM
On Tuesday, July 13, the
films “Holy Land: Background
for History and Religion” and
Terra Sancta: A Film of
Israel”, will be shown at the
Augusta-Richmond County
Public Library’s weekly series
of film programs “The World
in Films”. The films will be
shown in the Library’s
Auditorium at 12:10 only.
In the film “Holy Land:
Background for History and
Religion” are scenes of the
typical geographic features of
the Holy Land, historic ruins,
religious buildings of three
religions, and present day
people engaged in activities
typical of life in Biblical times.
The relationship of these
scenes to events in religious
history is explained.
In the film “Terra Sancta: A
Film of Israel” an Israeli
citizen pauses to look at his
country, in existence less than
a quarter of a century, and to
reflect on why it is holy. He
ponders the 300 years of
history which includes the
birth of three great religions.
There is no charge. The
public is invited.
LIBRARY STORY HOURS
Children of the area are
invited to attend the weekly
Story Hours conducted by the
Augusta Library. They are held
at the Main Library on
Tuesdays; at the Wallace
Branch Library on Wednesdays
and at the Appleby Branch
Library on Thursdays. All
programs begin at 4:00 p.m.
This week “Rusty Jack” will
be told at the Main Library on
Tuesday; “Caps for Sale” at
the Wallace Branch on
Wednesday; and “Little Dog
Turpie” at the Appleby Branch
on Thursday.
The film, “Peter and the
Wolf’, an animated, musical
version of an old favorite, will
be shown at the Main Library
and Wallace Branch. Bookswill
be reviewed for various ages
and interests.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get your
neighbors, friends and mate together
this week. Holiday parties at your place"
are favored. Any financial decisions
should favor practicality heavily.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you
work outside the home, things should
be great between the boss and your co
workers. Organize your time, efforts and
expenditures more realistically.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This is a
marvelous week for your relations with
your children and relatives. Your own
educational activites are stimulated;
think about taking a creative-type course
this summer.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may
hear some gossip that startles you. Be
loyal to your friends no matter what
is said about them. Romantic attitudes
change for the better.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Social activi
ties in the neighborhood are exciting;
accept as many invitations as you can.
If you work, you may find yourself
handling more responsibility than usual.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 Sept. 22): Your pub
lie life takes an unusual turn. Try think
ing about contributing to the financial
picture by cultivating an unused talent.
Good time for a vacation.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll pull
out all stops this week and astonish
many people with your far-out ideas
and attitudes. Don’t let your success
go to your head, some serious thought
is called for.
PROGRAMS FOR
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
The Library announces its
picture book programs which
are planned for pre-school
children who are old enough to
enjoy books. The “Picture
Book Half Hour” program at
the Main Library at 902
Greene Street is held on
Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. are
the times for the “Pre-School
Story Hour” program at the
Wallace Branch located at 1237
Gwinnett Street.
Small fry of the area are
cordially invited to attend any
or all of these programs
planned especially for them.
News—Review, July 8, 1971,
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Romance
is great isn’t it? Watch your flirting
however, as you could be the object of
undesirable conjecture. Your mate is
most helpful and supportive.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ac
cept invitations from your most “bo
hemian” friends to enjoy yourself to
the hilt. Improve on good relations with
parents or those in authority.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You
may resent the holiday because you’ve
been doing so well with your work, but
take time out to relax totally. Pay more
attention than usual to your children.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 Feb. 18): Plan to
entertain for the holiday and make it a
real family affair—enlist the aid of the
kids in planning and getting things
ready. Your home can be a haven to
others.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be extra
careful over the holiday while driving or
barbequing. Watch any possibility of
accidents with electrical appliances. In
vite your sisters and or brothers over.
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