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http://www.healthliteracywisconsin.org/resources.jsp?sectionid=8
A series of readability and text assessment tools from Wisconsin Literacy.

http://www.harrymclaughlin.com/SMOG.htm
SMOG (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook) readability assessment.

http://www.lefthandlogic.com/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php
Internet-based readability assessment tool.

http://www.healthliteracywisconsin.org/resources.jsp?sectionid=81
Collection of health literacy videos from Health Literacy Wisconsin. Includes videos for use by healthcare providers as well as one on healthcare navigation for patients.

http://www.healthliteracywisconsin.org/attachment/resources/215/paragraphs.0.pdf
Health Literacy Toolkit from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Wisconsin Literacy. Includes health literacy basics, recommendations for taking action, and resources.

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=10883#description
Read "Health Literacy: Prescription to End Confusion", free from this site. This book is a great "health literacy 101" resource.

http://www.healthliteracy.com/
Health Literacy Consulting helps organizations communicate health information in ways that patients, families and employees can understand. The site offers a free monthly e-newsletter and other health literacy tips and resources.

http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/literacy/literacy.pdf
Report on the correlation between literacy and health outcomes- by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

http://www.health.gov/communication/hlactionplan/
National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy- Intended for use by anyone from organizations to individuals. The plan followes the vision of a society that: •Provides everyone with access to accurate and actionable health information •Delivers person-centered health information and services •Supports lifelong learning and skills to promote good health

http://nces.ed.gov/naal/estimates/index.aspx
National Assessment of Adult Literacy- An estimated percentage of adults lacking basic prose literacy skills across the U.S., based on statistical research by National Center for Education Statistics.

http://lincs.ed.gov/mailman/listinfo/Healthliteracy
Subscribe to the Health Literacy Listserv to pose your health literacy questions to a national audience and receive updates on innovative projects, news, and research. From the National Institute for Literacy.

http://www.healthliteracywisconsin.org/resources.jsp?sectionid=204
"Creating an Organizational Action Plan" - Collection of resources for literacy organizations and healthcare facilities to begin implementing health literacy initiatives and changes.

http://healthliteracymn.org/resources/presentations-and-training
Collection of presentation and training materials for educating healthcare providers, seniors, adult learners, and the general public about health literacy. From Minnesota Health Literacy Partnership.

http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=769
Downloadable training materials to guide the professional development of adult educators on incorporating health topics into their curricula.

http://www.rwjf.org/reports/grr/021118.htm
Findings of a research project done to assess the effects of low literacy and language barriers on patient care in urban, public hospitals.

http://www.npsf.org/askme3/pdfs/STATS_GLANCE_EN.pdf
Health Literacy Statistics at a glance - released by the Partnership for Clear Health Communication

http://www.chcs.org/usr_doc/Health_Literacy_Fact_Sheets.pdf
Health Literacy Fact Sheet - the correlation between health literacy and understanding medical information

http://www.lincolnliteracy.org/health-resources
Tips for literacy tutors on how to approach health literacy topics. From Lincoln Literacy Council.

http://www.mcedservices.com/medex/medex.htm
These interactive health literacy exercises provide practice in 4 different skill areas: reading a prescription medicine label, reading an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine label, reading special warning labels and information about side effects. They also have introductions spoken and printable in English, Arabic, Hmong,Somali and Spanish.

http://www.mcedservices.com/medex2/medex2.htm
These interactive health literacy exercises provide practice in 3 areas: Understanding food and reading a nutrition label, understanding basic information about diabetes and basic information about high blood pressure. They have introductions spoken and printable in English, Arabic, Hmong, Somali and Spanish.

http://www.mcedservices.com/phonics/clinic/clinic.html
Phonics adult education lesson on what will happen when you go to the clinic. Audio, photos, and text in this activity help students learn using multiple senses.

http://www.healthcare411.org/videocast.aspx?id=727
Spanish language video put out by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Tips when having surgery.

http://www.healthcare411.org/videocast.aspx?id=726
Spanish language video on how to take prescription medication correctly and safely.

http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html
Health curriculum books with cooresponding teachers' guides for the adult literacy classroom from Florida Literacy. There are 3 books: Staying Healthy, Women's Health, and Coping with Stress.

http://www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/radiocastseg.aspx?id=1125&type=seg
A Spanish language Podcast for patients telling them what steps to take after leaving the hospital. What to do when you leave the hospital. Spanish.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videosandcooltools.html
Health information and tools, including health quizzes and assessments and a tutorial on medical vocabulary.

http://projectcare.worlded.org/
Comprehensive study units on health topics that include audio and video for listening practice, vocabulary development, project ideas and links to related-health information. Intended for use by high-intermediate to advanced English learners.

http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/docs/Mary/introduction.html
"My Life Story with Cancer"- A story written by Mary Walker, a former student at Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (S.C.A.L.E.) in Joyce Ralph's class. The story was adapted for students with limited English literacy by Kathy Brucker. Illustrated by Joane Wheeler. The site includes tips for using the story in your classroom.

http://www.ncsall.net/fileadmin/resources/research/rep5.pdf
Results of a study detailing adult educators' experiences with icorporating health-related lessons into their curricula.

http://www.mnabedisabilities.org/guide/mental-health
Tools for identifying and addressing mental health challenges, stress, and disabilities in the adult education (specifically ABE) classroom.