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www.IBDcure.org
For information on inflamatory bowle disease.
Health Literacy Month
For more information on Health Literacy efforts.
Health
Literacy Studies
Literature and research on health literacy, primarily aimed
at professionals
Health
Literacy Fact Sheets
Health literacy fact sheets on such topics as understanding
medical information, cultural diversity, preparing patient
education materials, and other issues.
Health
Literacy: a Prescription to End Confusion
A recent Institute of Medicine report on ways to improve
health literacy.
Horizon
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Health
Literacy Program has helped more than 1,000 children, under
the guidance of 65 teen mentors, improve their reading abilities
and health awareness so they can take a more active role
in their own health.
Health
Literacy Studies at Harvard University
This site is designed for professionals in health and education
who are interested in health literacy.
The
Plain Language Action & Information Network
The Plain Language Action & Information Network is a
government-wide group of volunteers working to improve communications
from the federal government to the public. We believe better
communication will increase trust in government, reduce
government costs, and reduce the burden on the public.
Institute
of Medicine
The Institute of Medicine’s site provides reports
and videos on health literacy. It also gives a brief definition
of health literacy and why it is important.
Health
and Literacy
The Health & Literacy site is for teachers, students,
health educators, or anyone interested in teaching health
to people with limited literacy skills.
“Ever
Had Trouble Understanding Your Doctor, Health Forms, Or
Pill Bottles? You're Not Alone”
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