What is organizational health literacy?Organizational health literacy involves the strategies health care organizations implement to make it easier for patients to: Read More

Pumpkin spice is in the air, and social media feeds are rich with refreshing stories of gratitude. “Plain language communication” is a broad term, and the team here at CHL is thankful for the long list of strategies we can use to achieve this.

We heard through the grapevine that you have important information to share with patients, the public, or research participants. How well your learners understand your health-related instructions can make a huge difference in important areas like safety, self-care, preventive behaviors, and participation in research studies. Read More

In a 1921 issue of the trade journal “Printers’ Ink,” Fred Barnard writes, “a picture is worth a thousand words” to make the point that pictures are often more effective at conveying a message than words. But does this same idea apply in health-related materials? While visuals can be an effective way to communicate, especially […]

Emotional wellness is an important element of overall health. Your ability to manage life’s daily stressors can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall well-being. Everyone can work on their emotional wellness. Even if your emotional wellness is good, you can do things to keep it there. Read More

So, let’s all get on the same page about using idioms in health writing. You may be thinking that they can make your writing more funny, witty, and interesting. And, maybe they do, but have you ever thought about how they land on your audience? Read More