About Us
We are an interprofessional team of health literacy experts dedicated to improving individual and population health by making health information easy to understand and use. We provide services to individuals and organizations across the globe who communicate health information with patients and the public.
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Health Numeracy: Increasing Patient Understanding by Improving Your Skills
November is National Diabetes Month. During this time, health care professionals seek to increase awareness about diabetes and to support people with diabetes and their caregivers.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Health Literacy Month
It’s October again, and we know what that means – time to celebrate Health Literacy Month! This month we promote the key practices that help the people you serve better understand and use health information.
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More Tips for Improved Translations
You probably already know that non-native English speakers in our communities are more likely to struggle with health information compared to native speakers. So, we translate information into their language to promote health equity. But what if the information that was translated was unclear?
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Readers Don’t Need Your Sources: The Case for Limiting Academic References
We’ve all been taught to cite our sources. But did you know that listing references can actually get in the way of clear health communication?
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