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The story of the east harlem nursing and health service, 1928-1941

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  • D'Antonio, P.

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I examine the history of the East Harlem Nursing and Health Service in New York City from its beginnings as a demonstration project in 1922 to its closing in 1941. I explore the less tangible goals, needs, and ambitions of the many different constituents that paid for, delivered, and received health care services. I place these goals, needs, and ambitions as critically important drivers of ultimate success or failure. The East Harlem Nursing and Health Service gained international fame among public health leaders for its innovative and independent nursing practice and teaching. However, it ultimately failed because its commitment was to a particular disciplinary mission that did not meet the needs of the constituent communities it served. From 1928 to 1941, the service focused more on the educational advancement of public health nursing and less on addressing the real health care needs of those in East Harlem.

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  • D'Antonio, P., 2013. "The story of the east harlem nursing and health service, 1928-1941," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(6), pages 988-996.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.301088_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301088
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