We know, we know. No one keeps their New Year’s resolutions. This year, try something different. Instead of trying to lose weight or eat less, resolve to help others! And where better to start than helping people understand and use health information? Read More

Health literacy is not just about reading and listening. It is also about numbers. The ability to make sense of numbers—especially risks and benefits—is essential to adequate health literacy. Read More

Imagine you have trouble reading or are not very comfortable with numbers. Imagine that big words intimidate you. Or imagine that you read just fine, but you do not follow what people are saying very easily. To you, most people talk too fast. Or maybe you have no problems with reading or understanding most things, but you […]

October is Health Literacy Month. It is a time for healthcare professionals and organizations to promote the importance of health information that is easy to understand and use. The UAMS Center for Health Literacy is urging healthcare professionals and health professions students join in the 5th annual #PlainPledge. Take the pledge to stop using jargon […]

We are very happy you are interested in what we do at the UAMS CHL. Our new blog will feature tips and resources for anyone who communicates health information. Based on your past interaction with UAMS CHL, we’ve signed you up to receive updates (about one or two each month).  Read More