It would be hard for anyone to deny the many ways in which technology has penetrated our society, but according to some, connectedness is more than just a habit or a hobby — it might also be changing the way Read more…
The language for amendments on election ballots is confusing. There are several instances where you are led to believe that you are voting for something, when in reality you are voting for the opposite. For adult education students and English Read more…
A recent round-table held by the Institute of Medicine focused on Health Literacy and Primary/Secondary healthcare prevention found that; “The health system can be a cornerstone with interventions that promote healthful behaviors with the provision of health information addressing common risk factors Read more…
In September 2012, I presented a webinar, which gave simple ways to connect with students during the initial hours of a GED class. My colleagues and I discussed the importance of establishing a rapport with your students. We discussed the Read more…
Prescription container labeling has long been an enormous obstacle in improving health literacy, as readers often struggle with ease of understanding, terminology, directions, and formatting issues. However, for the first time ever, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is publishing new standards Read more…
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