October is Health Literacy Month–a time for health care professionals and organizations to promote the importance of clear health communication.
During Health Literacy Month, you can:
- Engage your staff:
- Take the #PlainPledge to renew your commitment to avoiding jargon and encourage others to do the same. To learn more click here.
- Share tips about clear health communication at team meetings and in staff newsletters. Click here for talking points.
- Learn more about health literacy and its implications for effective health care: