Health Literacy

Health literacy and clear communication between health professionals and patients are key to improving health and the quality of health care. We create, promote, and curate evidence-based health literacy and communication tools, practices, and research for health professionals. Use our resources to find effective strategies for sharing health information in ways that people can understand and use.

January National Health Observances: Cervical Cancer Awareness, Glaucoma Awareness, and Maternal Health

NHO Spotlight

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In January, we’re raising awareness about the importance of screening for cervical cancer, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, and maternal health.We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs...

December National Health Observances: HIV/AIDS Awareness and Flu Vaccination

NHO Spotlight

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In December, we’re raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and about the importance of getting a flu vaccine. We’ve pulled together some resources below that you can use to promote these NHOs...

November National Health Observances: Diabetes, COPD Awareness, and Antibiotic Awareness

NHO Spotlight

Each month, ODPHP features select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In November, we are raising awareness about diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and antibiotic safety. We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs...