[Maine-NPs] Fwd: Health, Culture and Literacy: Solutions for Clear Health Communication

[Robert Howe]

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Health, Culture and Literacy: Solutions for Clear Health Communication 


Of possible interest --- 
Health, Culture and Literacy: Solutions for Clear Health Communication 
Nearly half of all Americans have trouble understanding and acting on health information, resulting in poor outcomes and billions of wasted dollars. Learn about practical strategies and tools for use in primary care, community health, and other settings. Health, Culture and Literacy: Solutions for Clear Health Communication – A one-day conference on Friday, October 26 , 2007 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, Maine. Keynote by Anne Fadiman, New York Times bestselling author of “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.” Learn from local, regional, and national experts about the latest research on adult literacy in the US; the best new tools; making your organization patient/consumer friendly; connecting with new cultures, and more. Continuing education credits and scholarships are available and is sponsored by MaineHealth and numerous partners. FMI, visit www.healthliteracyinmaine.org 



Judith A. Feinstein, MSPH 
Director, Maine Oral Health Program 
Phone: (207) 287-3267 Fax: (207) 287-7213 
Email: judith.a.feinstein at maine.gov
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