Category: Health Literacy


Our service members are more at risk for certain ailments than their civilian friends and family.   These health risks range from physical issues to mental issues.  As a service member or family member of a service member, it is important Read more…


Imagine going to the grocery store with peanut butter on your list.  When you get there, you realize there are over 20 different types of peanut butter – smooth, chunky, light, reduced fat, natural, organic, etc.  Then, try to compare Read more…


Every day, unintentional poisonings account for nearly 87 deaths and over 2,200 emergency room visits in the United States.  A large proportion of unintentional poisonings may be attributed to low health literacy.  This is such an important topic that an Read more…


8:01 a.m.: A young man approaches your clinic window in silence, bending and flexing his fingers while looking you straight in the eye. 8:02 a.m.: The young woman standing behind him moans: Mijn hoofd doet pijn. 8:03 a.m.: A client Read more…


Deadline next week – March 8th Eighteen mini-grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded through the generous support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield.  The Initiative provides training, resources, and funding to assist Florida ESOL and family literacy programs Read more…

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