Welcome!
What is health literacy? To me, it is about mutual understanding between patients (or anyone on the receiving end of health communication) and providers (anyone on the giving end).
Health literacy is needed all along the continuum, from wellness and prevention to treatment and care.
Thank you for helping to make health information more understandable. As requested, here's what's new in Health Literacy Consulting
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HLOL Podcasts
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Health Literacy Out Loud (HLOL) podcasts. Listen in on my conversations with those "in the know" about health literacy. Learn ways to help improve health understanding. Hear the latest HLOL podcasts:
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HLC How-To
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HLC How-To: Yes, You Do Need a Business Plan
January is a good time to plan for the year ahead. Planning is important for most business ventures, including health literacy. It can help keep you "on track" no matter whether your are proposing a new project, building a coalition, or creating a non-profit or for-profit business entity. This month's HLC How-To Tip looks at elements to include in your business plan.
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HL News and Resources
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The Center for Plain Language invites you to submit a nomination for the 2012 ClearMark awards which honor those who create the best examples of plan language documents and websites. Winners will be announced at the ClearMark Award ceremony on May 22, 2012 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. For more info, go to http://centerforplainlanguage.org/awards/
Helen's Keynotes and Workshops. One of my plans for 2012 is to keynote more national and international conferences. These often include "onstage conversations" -- live interviews with local health literacy advocates. And of course, I continue leading workshops about many how-to topics including writing in plain language, creating metaphors, and using numbers. Interested? Learn more. Then let's make a date to talk.
Health Literacy from A to Z, Second Edition. This book includes hundreds of practical strategies to help clearly communicate your health message. You can order it from the publisher or most online bookstores. And it remains near the top of Amazon's best-selling books in Doctor-Patient Relations.
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Is earning a master's degree a goal for you? Start your degree in 2012 with Boston University's Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC). This 100% online program offers a unique multi-disciplinary format where students gain advanced knowledge in a variety of health care topics.
You'll learn best practices for communicating within the health care field, from explaining patient care options to serving as a spokesperson during a health crisis. Learn more about the award-winning MSHC online program.
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