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  3. Author: Katie Leath

Katie Leath

Celebrate Health Literacy Month with Plain Language

October is Health Literacy Month, a time to promote the importance of clear health communication. This month, we are kicking off the 13th annual #PlainPledge. When you take the #PlainPledge, you commit to avoiding jargon when communicating with patients, clients, or community members. In the past, the #PlainPledge centered on the “simple selfie.” Health professionals […]

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