Two useful reports are from NCSALL (released yesterday
http://www.ncsall.net/fileadmin/resources/fob/2008/fob_9b.pdf) and AHRQ
www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/litsum.htm. 

 

I would also recommend the Institute of Medicine report on health
literacy (see the IOM web site). In addition the American Medical
Association publishes a book on health literacy (Eds Schwartzberg et al)
and recently published a report on the NAAL health literacy measures
(Sheida White). Another good book is "Advancing Health Literacy" by
Zarcadoolas, Pleasant and Greer (2005). The National Institute for
Literacy also just produced a webcast on Health literacy that might be
useful and is accessible on their web site.

Ian Bennett

 

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From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Arina Boldt
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:18 AM
To: The Health and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2364] starting point

 

Hi everyone,

 

I am new to my position and need to address health literacy in my
community. Can anyone make any suggestions as to where to start? I am
working on a fixed budget.

 

Many thanks,

 

Arina Boldt

 

Arina Boldt, MBA

Director of Community Outreach

Albemarle Hospital

1144 North Road Street

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

252/384-4665 phone

252/384-4051 fax 

www.albemarlehealth.org <http://www.albemarlehealth.org> 

 

Albemarle Health
State of the art technology. State of the heart care.

 



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