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William J. Putnam, D.D.S., M.P.H., F.A.P.H.A. IN addressing myself to the subject of patterns and prospects of comprehensive health planning, it might be appropriate and useful to deliver a progress report on the Partnership for Health. From this launch pad, we can proceed to the nitty-gritty of comprehensive health planning and dental health. Three years ago, in his Health Message to Congress, the President voiced the aspirations of the American people and of the American health enterprise alike when he said: "Our first concern must be to assure that the advance of medical knowledge leaves none behind. We can-we must-strive now to assure the availability and accessibility of the best health care for all Americans, regardless of age or geography or economic status.9" Having set the national goal, the President went on to mark the broad outlines of the course we must take to reach it when he said: "We must strengthen our nation's health facilities and services, assure the adequacy and quality of our health manpower, continue to assist our states and communities in meeting their health responsibilities, and respond alertly to the demands of our new and complex environment." The Congress responded by enacting JUNE, the
American Journal of Public Health – American Public Health Association
Published: Jun 1, 1969
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