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Health Literacy Month

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:
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