PEDIATRICS Vol. 12 No. 2 August 1953, pp. 206-208
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PUBLIC HEALTH, NURSING AND MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK

A COMMUNITY PLANS FOR AFTERCARE OF ITS PREMATURE INFANTS

HELEN M. WALLACE M.D., MARGARET A. LOSTY R.N., and MILDRED E. HEARSEY 1

1 The New York City Department of Health.

Editors: MYRON E. WEGMAN, M.D..

Long standing problems of over-hospitalization and inappropriate hospital discharge of newborn infants have been brought to attention by the concentration of premature infants in centers, through the interest of pediatricians, nurses and social service staffs at these centers. A plan for improved after-care was made and put into effect through joint community effort of health, welfare, and social agencies concerned. This plan consisted of: (1) strengthening of the existing home follow-up program; (2) promoting fuller use of other services available from the Health and Welfare Departments; (3) developing a special program for placement in foster homes.