The Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland has received funding from the
Sister's of Charity Foundation for a planning grant to investigate diabetes
and health literacy.  As part of this grant, I am interested in locating
best practice sites...organizations or initiatives working with diabetes and
health literacy.  I am also interested in up-coming health literacy
workshops and seminars.  I would appreciate any assistance.
Thanks
MaryAnn
 
MaryAnn Horst-Nicolay, DTR
Health Educator / Diversity Coordinator
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
3601 Green Road, #100, Cleveland, OH 44122
216-591-0800   mnicolay at dagc.org
 
  

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From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Davies, Nicola
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 11:02 AM
To: The Health and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 1714] Re: Consequences of bad Health Information


Good Morning All,
 
Our site is planning an overhaul of all the reading materials our patients
are offered when in waiting rooms and reading areas. Being a hospital, it is
paramount that our materials are up-to-date and accessible. A quick
walk-through of some 'neglected' areas dug up some shocking results, like
pamphlets called "why do they act like that?" from a Stroke Recovery
organisation from 1974, as well as pamphlets about 'amazing weight-loss
supplements' (from dubious sources) in nutrition areas. I am wondering, has
anyone ever heard tell of a hospital or health region being sued or held
accountable for having out-dated or faulty health information available?
 
I understand this is a sticky situation, especially since most lifestyle
magazines usually have one or more articles about losing weight, or avoiding
certain foods, or doing certain exercises. And they all have advertising for
pharmaceuticals. Yet, these materials are readily available anywhere... I am
sure there is a big difference between this kind of thing in the States and
in Canada, but I am still very interested in this.
 
Considering that the first 'aspect' of health literacy is being able to
"access/obtain" health information, I think this fits in nicely.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
 

Nicola Davies, BA


Health Literacy Specialist

Wellness Centre Coordinator

Consumer Health Information Technician

8 ndavies at dthr.ab.ca

)  (403)-352-7643

* Red Deer Regional Hospital

        3942-50A Ave

        Red Deer, AB

        T4N 4E7
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