Taubman Health Sciences Library Blog- Blog Retired
- Global Innovation – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of October 20, 2014)
- Local Innovation & #MCubed – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of October 13, 2014)
- Open Access Journal on Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
- National Medical Librarians Month 2014
- Suicide Prevention & Trauma on Social Media – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of October 6, 2014)
- Radiation Oncology Journal Club (#RadOnc) – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of September 29, 2014)
- From the National Library of Medicine: Roosevelt at NIH
- Patients on the Right TEDMED Questions – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of September 22, 2014)
- TEDMED on Patient Engagement – Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): (Week of September 15, 2014)
Category Archives: health literacy
Hispanic women successfully navigate computer-based bilingual breastfeeding education program
From the AHRQ Electronic Newsletter (13 December 2013): Research supported by AHRQ evaluated the usability of a computerized learning program to provide breastfeeding education to Hispanic women residing in rural areas. “An interactive, bilingual touch-screen program to promote breastfeeding among … Continue reading
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Tagged AHRQ, health disparities, health literacy, online learning, rural health
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Health Literate Care Model
From the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ): In 2012, Health Affairs published an article proposing a Health Literate Care Model that weaves health literacy strategies into the widely adopted Care Model (formerly known as the Chronic Care Model). … Continue reading
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Tagged DHHS, health communication, health disparities, health literacy
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HealthyChildren.org en Español has launched!
Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States, so it is critical to address the health needs and issues that impact Spanish-speaking parents. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed a Spanish-language resource to serve Hispanic … Continue reading
Posted in community health, health literacy
Tagged consumer health, health disparities
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New Health Communication Digest released
The December issue of Health Communication Science Digest is now available including stories on emerging ideas on health literacy, health communication evaluation and research, health message design and delivery, and new media intervention designs and/or outcomes. Read the complete Digest here.
Posted in Government publications, health literacy
Tagged CDC, health communication, health literacy, social media
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Health literacy webinar December 18
From the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ): Learn about models to improve communication between patients and clinicians at a free webinar on Tuesday, December, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. EST. This webinar will help you identify ways in … Continue reading
Twitter chat on the health-literate organization
From AHRQ: In honor of Health Literacy Month the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is hosting a health literacy Twitter chat on October 25, 2012 at 3 p.m. EDT. Assistant Secretary for … Continue reading
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Tagged AHRQ, health behavior, health disparities, social media
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