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Nov
24
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Thanksgiving is soon approaching, a time when many are giving thanks for food, family and health. Many favorite dishes are loaded with sugars and it is tempting to overeat. This can be a health issue for those with diabetes. Whether we have a family history or not, we shouldn’t deprive ourselves but rather, consider eating… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Jan
15
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Health Literacy in Context: A Non-clinical Framework for Research & Intervention presented by Sandra Smith, PhD, MPH of the Center for Health Literacy Promotion January 22, 2013 at 1 PM Pacific (noon Alaska 2 PM Mountain) In the national vision of a health literate society articulated by the Institute of Medicine, everyone – not only patients – obtains actionable… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health, Training & Education
Jun
21
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The “Health Insurance” topic page of MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine’s website for patients, their families and friends, has recently been updated to include information on various aspects of the Affordable Care Act. There are several new links to overviews, specific conditions, such as mental health and prescription coverage, financial issues, laws and policies,… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NLM
Feb
27
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Posted with permission from the author By Terri Ottosen, Consumer Health Coordinator, NN/LM, SE/A Region If you are following developments on the national stage regarding patient engagement and consumer eHealth, you may have read recently about the Patient Engagement Framework. This framework is a model created to guide healthcare organizations in developing and strengthening their… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR