Resources
Below is a collection of health literacy resources by category. It is an overview that highlights key reports, resources and tools to help one learn more about the field of health literacy. Information collected by Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. and Dr. Paul Smith, Health Literacy Committee Chair of Wisconsin Literacy’s Board of Directors.
Creating an Organizational Action Plan
- AHRQ Health Literacy Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS)
- Attributes of a Health Literate Organization - AHRQ
- How Well Do Your Patients Understand? Improving the Health Literacy Environment of Hospitals
- Improving the Health Literacy of Hospitals: A Collaborative Guide for Literacy Organizations
- Making Health Literacy Real: The Beginnings of My Organization's Plan for Action
- Wisconsin Literacy develops H1N1 influenza lesson plan for adult learners
- Wisconsin Literacy/Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Literacy Toolkit
Easy-to-Read Health Information
- California Advance Health Care Directive
- Health & Literacy Special Collection
- Health Literacy Missouri Library
- MedlinePlus by the National Library of Medicine
General Health Literacy Resources
- "Health Literacy: How to Communicate so Your Patients Understand" - Health Literacy Kentucky
- 60-Second Health: Scientific American Podcast on Health Literacy Research
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Literacy Website
- Dr. Paul Smith talks health literacy on Wisconsin Public Radio
- Health Communications - Advantage Consulting Services
- Health Literacy Consulting - Podcasts, Newsletters, Workshops and More
- Health Literacy Listserv
- Informed Caring - A Portal for Wisconsin Health Professionals
- Surgeon General's Perspective: Improving Health by Improving Health Literacy
Health Literacy Research and Reports
- "Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion"
- "Literacy and Health Outcomes" A Systematic Review
- AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
- CAHPS Summary Document
- National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy
- National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
Health Literacy Training Programs
- Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency
- American Medical Association (AMA) Health Literacy Toolkit
- CDC's Online Training Program for Public Health Professionals
- Communicate to Make a Difference
- Great River Partners for Health-e People
Health Literacy Videos
- Health Literacy 101 - Health Literacy Wisconsin
- Health Literacy Missouri Video
- Low Health Literacy: You Can't Tell By Looking
- Navigating the Health Care System (multiple languages)
- TAHIT Public Service Announcement - On Limited English Proficiency
Immigrant and Refugee Health Resources
- Better Communication, Better Care: Provider Tools to Care for Diverse Populations
- ECHO Minnesota
- Ethnomed
- Health Information Translations
- Healthy Roads Media
- Hmong Health Education Network
- Immunization Action Coalition
- Madre, Hay Esperanza (Mother, There is Hope)
- New Routes to Community Health
- Refugee Health Information Network
Literacy Programs
Pharmacy Related Tools
- AHRQ's Pharmacy Health Literacy Center
- How to Create a Pill Card
- Pharmacy Health Literacy Assessment Tool User's Guide
- Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients
- USP Health Literacy and Prescription Container Labeling Advisory Panel Recommendations
Presentations
- Health Literacy - An Opportunity to Advance the Adult Literacy Agenda
- Health Literacy: The Hidden Public Health Crisis
- Health Literacy: Why it's important and what you can do about it
- Working Health Literacy into Adult Literacy Instruction
Reading Grade Level Measurement Tools
Text Assessment and Writing Tools
- Clear & Simple: Developing Effective Print Materials for Low-Literate Readers
- Creating Plain Language Forms for Seniors
- Developing Easy-to-Read Health Education Materials
- Glossary of Medical Terms
- MedlinePlus
- Plain Language Action and Information Network
- Plain Language Initiative
Tools for Translating Technical Health Language
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