Health Literacy

Health literacy and clear communication between health professionals and patients are key to improving health and the quality of health care. We create, promote, and curate evidence-based health literacy and communication tools, practices, and research for health professionals. Use our resources to find effective strategies for sharing health information in ways that people can understand and use.

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December National Health Observances: HIV/AIDS Awareness and the Flu Vaccine

Posted on November 20, 2020

Help spread the word about World AIDS Day and National Influenza Vaccination Week in December.
Read more about December National Health Observances: HIV/AIDS Awareness and the Flu Vaccine

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Featured Initiatives

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Health Literacy Online

Do you want to create actionable, usable health websites and digital tools? Use the research-based guidelines in Health Literacy Online to develop effective products for all users, including those with limited literacy or health literacy skills.

Check out Health Literacy Online.

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Health Literacy Workgroup

The workgroup is focused on educating people about the importance of health literacy and showing how it can improve outcomes, quality, and costs. 

Learn more about the workgroup and our multi-sector initiative to improve health literacy.

Health Literate Care Model

Health Literate Care Model

This model gives professionals a systems framework for incorporating health literacy strategies into all aspects of care.

Learn more about the Health Literate Care Model.

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MyHealthfinder

Find important prevention and wellness information for consumers that's evidence based, actionable, and easy to use.

Learn more about MyHealthfinder.