Health Literacy

Health literacy and clear communication between health professionals and patients are key to improving health and the quality of health care. We create, promote, and curate evidence-based health literacy and communication tools, practices, and research for health professionals. Use our resources to find effective strategies for sharing health information in ways that people can understand and use.

September National Health Observances: Healthy Aging, Sickle Cell Disease, and More

National Health Observances

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In September, we’re raising awareness about healthy aging, sickle cell disease, substance use recovery, and HIV/AIDS. Below, you’ll find resources to help you spread the word about these NHOs with your audiences...

August National Health Observances: Breastfeeding, Immunizations, and Children’s Eye Health and Safety

National Health Observances

Each month, we highlight select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health in the United States. In August, we are raising awareness about breastfeeding, immunizations, and children’s eye health and safety.We’ve listed some resources below that you can use to promote these NHOs...

July National Health Observances: HIV Stigma and Hepatitis Awareness

National Health Observances

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the United States. In July, we are raising awareness about HIV stigma and viral hepatitis. Below, you’ll find links to resources to help you promote these NHOs. Zero HIV Stigma Day (7/21)Zero HIV Stigma Day is observed each year on July 21 to raise awareness about HIV stigma...