[NIFL-FAMILY:1480] Health Literacy and Effective Communication

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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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