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June 2012

Welcome!

What happens after you teach others about health literacy? To me, the next step is taking action. Or as I call it, being a "Health Literacy Hero."

Thanks to my graphic designer, this message is fun for me to convey. How do YOU encourage others to take action?

As requested, here's what's new in Health Literacy Consulting

HLOL Podcasts

Health Literacy Out Loud (HLOL) podcasts. Listen in on my conversations with those "in the know" about health literacy. The newest HLOL podcasts are:

Access free written transcripts of many HLOL podcasts.

HLC How-To

Helen's resources edited. Purple.

Respecting Our Readers. As you choose words and graphics for health-related materials, please consider not only the learning and language needs of your audience but also their emotions. This includes using non-violent language, avoiding pictures of lopped-off body parts, and describing treatment in respectful ways.

Click the link above to learn how to. Problems opening this link? Go to http://healthliteracy.com/tips.asp

HL Resources

Here are some resources you might like:

Health Literacy from A to Z: Second Edition. By Helen Osborne. This award-winning book is considered by many as the most important health literacy text today.
TEDMED 2012 videos. I had the privilege of attending this amazing 3-day conference. Clink the link to watch many of the stellar talks.
Healthfinder.gov. This wonderful website from HHS now offers its content by syndication and API. No, I don't know exactly what those terms mean. But I do know they're good. Here are links to Content Syndication and Search API.
Plain Talk in Complex Times. Third annual health communication conference hosted by the Center for Health Literacy with the American Public Health Association. On September 6, I'm giving a preconference workshop, "Making Numbers Make Sense." Hope to see you there.

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You'll be exposed to effective health marketing and social media tactics, as well as best practices in healthcare communication, from explaining patient care options to public relations during a health crisis.

Learn more about the award-winning MSHC online program.

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~ Helen Osborne