 Strike up the band. Toot your horn. Thanks for being a part of October's Health Literacy Month. Advocates everywhere did a wonderful job raising awareness about why health literacy matters.
But our work isn't done just because it is November. In many ways, the harder part happens now -- putting advocacy into action, implementing ideas, and sustaining health literacy efforts over time.
What do you need to keep your parade going? This newsletter has lots of links to important resources. As you requested, here's what's new in Health Literacy Consulting
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HLC How-To & Other News
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HLC How-To Tip: Making Numbers Make Sense. In honor of 11/11 (November 2011) this month's HLC How-To Tip highlights a dozen strategies you can use to make numbers make sense.
WIHI (a free audio program from IHI), "Health Literacy: New Skills for Health Professionals." I am honored to be one of three panelists in this thought-provoking audio program hosted by IHI. Click the link to enroll. November 17, 2011, 2-3PM (EST).
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HLOL Podcasts
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Health Literacy Out Loud (HLOL) podcasts. Listen in on my audio interviews with those "in the know" about health literacy. New HLOL podcasts:
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HL from A to Z
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Health Literacy from A to Z: Second Edition.
Want to learn lots of practical strategies you can use to clearly and simply communicate health information? The new second edition of my book includes abundant strategies, stories, and sources to learn more.
Jones & Bartlett Learning is offering a special promotion of 20% off the book's list price plus free ground shipping within the U.S. When you order, simply enter the discount code, HELEN. Offer ends 12/31/11.
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