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Health Literacy Primer: Introduction

WEBAlmost 90 million people in the United States have limited ability to find, process, and understand the basic information needed to make appropriate health …

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Health Literacy: A Key Tool in Your Equity Toolbox

WEBThe events of the past year have highlighted the inequities that many Americans face, in both health and civil rights. In response, organizations and individuals across the …

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Resources Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBThis hour-long video offers an overview of the history of health literacy research and the current status of the field. AHRQ Universal Precautions Toolkit. This page provides …

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From Awareness to Action: Advancing Health Equity Through …

WEBOctober is Health Literacy Month! It is the perfect time to reflect on the role that health communication plays in promoting healthy behaviors.

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Health Literacy Primer: Universal Precautions Approach

WEBThis strategy is called the universal precautions approach.2. The goal of universal precautions is to present all patients with clear, actionable health information. There are …

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Events and Training Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBJoin us in Harrisburg on May 14 & 15 for the 2019 Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition Meeting! Multiple trainings are available, and participants may selectively attend the …

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Health Literacy Training Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBThe PAHLC team typically needs at least 8 weeks to prepare a health literacy training tailored to your specific health literacy needs; however, we will try to accommodate …

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For Patients Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBCourses range from mental health and eye care to diseases like cancer and diabetes. Teen’s Guide to Medical Transition. This printable guide is meant to help teens and …

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About Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBThe Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition is an initiative of the Health Care Improvement Foundation (HCIF), funded by a Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant …

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The Impact of Aging on Health Literacy: How Technology Can Help

WEBAs the United States population ages, the health literacy of older adults is of great concern. Only 3% of people 65 and older have proficient health literacy skills; twenty-nine percent …

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Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition Unite. Empower. Impact.

WEBWe’re addressing challenges related to health literacy in Pennsylvania. Health care providers, community organizations, regional coalitions, and many other stakeholders …

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Partner Profile: James Plumb, MD, MPH Pennsylvania Health …

WEBDr. Plumb will be keeping busy in retirement watching his children and grandchildren grow, training his new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, shooting his age on a golf course, …

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News & Updates Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBOn October 24th, our Senior Director of Community Impact, Susan Cosgrove, said farewell to HCIF. Susan joined HCIF ten years ago, and has since led the expansion of HCIF’s …

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2022 Wisconsin Health Literacy Event Recap

WEBThe 2022 Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit was held in-person from April 4-7 in Madison, Wisconsin. The theme of this year’s summit was, “Embracing Health Literacy in the New …

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PA-HLC Health Literate Organizational Assessment

WEBPA-HLC Health Literate Organizational Assessment 1 As a tool in the 10 Attributes “toolbox,” this Assessment will evaluate health literacy in your organization.

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Partner Profile: Rickie Brawer, PhD, MPH, MCHES

WEBDr. Rickie Brawer has been intimately involved with the founding, development, and leadership of the Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition (PAHLC) since our inception in …

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Partner Profile: Global Wordsmiths’ Medical Interpreters

WEBWe’d like to recognize Diana Cardenas and Veronica Lasovsky who serve as medical interpreters with Global Wordsmiths. Diana has been providing Spanish interpretation …

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Contact Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition

WEBContact Us. The Pennsylvania Health Literacy Coalition (PAHLC) is an initiative of the Health Care Improvement Foundation (HCIF). Follow. Kelsey Salazar, MPH:Director, …

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