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Tour the New IHA Solutions Center

Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. PT
Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon PT

Join a 30-minute drop-in session on Zoom for a live walk-through of the new site. Bring your questions.

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Explore by Health Literacy Domain

You’ll see seven health literacy domains, such as Communication and Community Engagement, used throughout the site. They organize our resources, discussions, and events, and they match the areas covered in IHA’s Health Literacy Specialist Certificate Program.

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Learn From the Field

Discover insights, experiences, and practical ideas from people advancing health literacy across diverse roles and settings.

    The Pivot Pillar: Why Policy Is the Missing Link Between Health Literacy Research and Real-World Change

    Explore how policy connects health literacy research to everyday practice and helps proven approaches become lasting improvements across healthcare.

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    Toolkit Development for Plain-Language Communication

    Interprofessional training improved students’ health literacy knowledge and supported plain language communication in pediatric care

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    Locating Patient and Consumer Information From the U.S. Government Websites

    Explore strategies for locating archived health information and preserving access to useful materials.

    Developed by the Resource Preservation Impact Workgroup, led by Jeff Yancy, PhD, MCHES

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