Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h31CNhM23591; Tue, 1 Apr 2003 07:23:43 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 07:23:43 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <005601c2f848$b4a04010$35881a0a@jlee2000> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Jon Lee" <jlee@famlit.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1480] Health Literacy and Effective Communication X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1319 Lines: 32 Health Literacy and Effective Communication: Building Blocks to Healthier Families June 3, 2003 8:30 am-12:30 pm Moore College of Art and Design 20th Street & The Parkway Philadelphia, PA Understanding the language of health is necessary to process information, obtain services and make appropriate decisions. Educated consumers are best equipped to pursue healthy lives, yet 40% of Americans do not comprehend the phrase "not on an empty stomach." Creating effective health messages is a challenge that depends on understanding the lives and culture of diverse groups. What are some innovative ways to increase health literacy? This session will explore strategies to enrich communication in maternal and child health programs and improve health status by enhancing literacy levels of mothers. Ian Bennett, University of Pennsylvania Health System Terry Davis, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Janet Ohene-Frempong, JO Frempong & Associates, Moderator Christina Zarcadoolas, Brown University Continuing education credits available. To register, or for more information, please visit www.MOMobile.org or call (215) 972-0700. Lila Slovak Program Associate Maternity Care Coalition 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 205 Philadelphia, PA 19130 P: 215.972.0700 F: 215.972.8266 www.MOMobile.org
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