Health Literacy and Effective Communication
Posted by on May 9, 2003
Health Literacy and Effective Communication: Building Blocks to Healthier Families
June 3, 2003
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Moore College of Art and Design
20th Street & The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
Understanding the language of health is necessary to process information, obtain services and make appropriate decisions. Educated consumers are best equipped to pursue healthy lives, yet 40% of Americans do not comprehend the phrase “not on an empty stomach.” Creating effective health messages is a challenge that depends on understanding the lives and culture of diverse groups. What are some innovative ways to increase health literacy? This session will explore strategies to enrich communication in maternal and child health programs and improve health status by enhancing literacy levels of mothers.
Ian Bennett, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Terry Davis, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Janet Ohene-Frempong, JO Frempong & Associates, Moderator
Christina Zarcadoolas, Brown University
Continuing Education Credits available.
For more information, or to register, contact Maternity Care Coalition at (215) 972-0700 or visit http://www.MOMobile.org.
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