Centerforplainlanguage.org

Getting doctors to use plain language and other ways to improve …

WEBHealth literacy and plain language, of course, are not synonymous. Of the 21 tools in the toolkit, each 3-4 pages long, several specifically promote the use of plain …

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The potential power of plain language

WEBAbout the author: Mychal Voorhees is a Health Communication & Training Specialist at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine who is passionate …

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Cynthia Baur, Lead Judge

WEBCynthia Baur, Lead Judge. February 15, 2016. Cynthia Baur, Ph.D., is the Senior Advisor for Health Literacy and the senior official for the Plain Writing Act, Office …

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CDC’s Everyday Words from Idea to Reality

WEBThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of the Associate Director for Communication published Everyday Words for Public Health …

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Low health literacy… It could happen to you

WEBIt could happen to you. July 9, 2014. It may be hard to believe that nearly 9 out of 10 adults in our country have trouble understanding everyday health information. And it’s not …

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Geri Lynn Baumblatt

WEBGeri Lynn Baumblatt, M.A., is the Executive Director of Patient Engagement at Emmi where she’s worked with a team of writers, medical animators, decision …

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2019 ClearMark winners

WEB2019 ClearMark winners. We are proud to present this year’s ClearMark Awards, the best plain language communications created by North American organizations. These award …

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Top five health literacy tips for developing health websites

WEBTop Five Tips from Health Literacy Online: A Guide for Simplifying the User Experience. Make websites responsive. Today’s users expect websites to work well on …

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The role of plain language in ethics: A conversation with an author

WEBRussell Willerton, Ph.D., teaches technical communication at Boise State University. He was a judge for the 2015 ClearMark awards. His new book, Plain …

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ClearMark Awards Center for Plain Language

WEBThe Center for Plain Language sets a high standard for clarity and simplicity in the documents. The ClearMarks recognize the best in plain-language communications—in …

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IHA Health Literacy Awards

WEBIn addition to providing leadership for IHA, Villaire formerly sat on the Board of Directors of the Center for Plain Language and is a member of the National …

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2020 Federal Plain Language Report Card

WEB2020 Federal Plain Language Report Card. A decade ago, Congress passed the Plain Writing Act to ensure that people can understand the information they receive from …

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2020 ClearMark Award Winners

WEBHealthwise. 2020 Member Onboarding Guide. AHN. Pelvic Floor Disorders and Common Treatments. Palladian Partners, Inc. Pregnancy for Every Body Microsite. Palladian …

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The Power of “You”: Using the Plain and the Personal to Engage …

WEBThis is the power of using “you.”. It reminds us to: Make it plain. Think about the people at the other end of your communication. They are probably not health …

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2023 ClearMark Awards Center for Plain Language

WEB2023 ClearMark Awards. The Center for Plain Language announced Thursday, June 22, the winners of its 13th annual ClearMark Awards. The ClearMarks recognize the best in …

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2018 ClearMark winners

WEBFinalists. Medicare Advantage 2018 Enrollment Brochure: Improving How We Communicate With Prospects – Anthem, Inc. The Adventures of Captain Immunity: A Comic Book that …

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Frontotemporal dementia

WEBThe National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, leads the Federal Government effort conducting and supporting research

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A Guide to Your Baby’s Care— The First Year

WEBTaking Care of Your Baby Taking Care of Your Baby Your baby’s first checkup The.doctor.or.nurse.will.check.your.baby.in.the. hospital.after.birth..Your.baby.will

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Thinking About Your Family Health History

WEBGenetic Alliance. www.familyhealthhistory.org or 1-202-966-5557. This online tool helps you create personalized booklets to start conversations about health in your …

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Important Notice

WEBThank you for enrolling in the Class Action Settlement Service (the “Service”) with Merrill Lynch. By participating in the Service, you are authorizing Merrill Lynch to take action on …

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