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September 2012

Welcome!

I am proud to announce that September marks the 4th anniversary of my podcast series, Health Literacy Out Loud. These audio interviews are a way to learn from and listen to health literacy experts worldwide.

As communicators, our job is to offer information in ways that others can understand. Audio podcasts are one way of doing just that. Here's what's new in Health Literacy Consulting

HLC How-To

Helen's resources edited. Purple.

Podcasting: Using Audio Interviews to Communicate Your Message. Podcasts are like radio shows in that they have informational or entertaining audio content. But unlike radio, podcast listeners can choose when, where, and how to hear these shows.

Learn more about podcast basics and potential benefits in this month's How-To Tip. Problems with the link above? Go to http://healthliteracy.com/tips.asp

HLOL Podcasts

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

Access free written transcripts of many HLOL podcasts.

Health Literacy Month 2012

Health Literacy Month logo

October is Health Literacy Month. This is a time for organizations and individuals everywhere to promote the importance of understandable health information.

There is no right or wrong way to participate. It is up to you--as a health literacy advocate--to determine best ways to raise awareness with your intended audience.

Here are some resources to help:

Free Health Literacy Month logo. You can use this to create banners, invitations, stickers, or otherwise draw attention to health literacy. Click the link to request the logo along with permission to use.
Health Literacy Month stories. A compilation of 31 stories about why health literacy matters. Read them, share them, create your own story.
Health Literacy Month Handbook: The Event Planning Guide for Health Literacy Advocates. Order a PDF of this how-to guide.
Health Literacy Month Checklists. Order PDFs of all 4 checklists.

HL News & Resources

Here's what else you might find interesting:

"How Can Health Care Organizations Become More Health Literate?" A workshop summary from the Institute of Medicine's Health Literacy Roundtable. In my opinion, this is a must-read for all who strive to create sustainable health literacy programs.
"Big Med: Restaurant chains have managed to combine quality control, cost control, and innovation. Can health care?" An article in The New Yorker magazine by Atul Gawande. This thought-provoking article raises important issues about re-framing health care services.
Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message. Second Edition. I am delighted to share news that my book has received another award: Honorable Mention in the Non-Physicians category in AMWA's 2012 Medical Book Awards. This national recognition from my medical writing peers means a lot to me.

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Until October,
~ Helen Osborne