Prevention is Primary
Strategies for Community Well Being
Chapter One
BEYOND BROCHURES
The Imperative for Primary Prevention
Larry Cohen, Sana Chehimi
Some years ago, a prominent individual suffered a major heart attack right
across the street from the local county hospital. Although the initial prognosis
was poor, the care provided by the hospital resulted in a quick and near-complete
recovery. The county board of supervisors proudly emphasized the
hospital's success during its next meeting. In the presence of the media, the supervisors
congratulated key health officials on the outstanding care and treatment
provided, noting in particular the high quality of the hospital staff, medical equipment,
and training. As the proceedings were winding down, one supervisor asked,
"But what about prevention? Do we have quality prevention? ... read full excerpt from Prevention is Primary: Strategies for Community Well Being ebook
