Resources on Health Literacy

Ideas for Classes, Curriculum, Health Communications

World Education
A wonderful site with links to easy-to-read sites, activities for learners, health literacy research, and multi-lingual sites.

Content Bank
The mission of Content Bank is to “spur the development of online content and tools for and by low-income and other underserved Americans.” It has tips for creating and using web based information for kids, teens, and working class residents.

Health Literacy Guides

Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion
A report from the Institute of Medicine , 2004.

Clear and Simple Communication
From the National Cancer Institute.

National Institute for Literacy
Has resources on different forms of literacy. See its Health and Literacy site at Health Literacy Special Collection for health resources and lesson plans.

Virginia Education Health Literacy Toolkit
Provides information and lesson plans to promote health literacy.

National Center for ESL Literacy Education
Has resources on health literacy for ESL learners and teachers, including lesson plans and picture stories on health.