ࡱ>     ` zybjbjss 4zqbbbbbbbv----,.lvl>/X5555q6\ @C lllllll$nhp~3lbBSq6q6BSBS3lbb55HljbjbjbBSnb5b5 ljbBS ljbjbebb/e52/ 0.atf-XNe l^l0l'ep\p/e/e>pbmiUEgIjbOLTNUEUEUE3l3l`UEUEUElBSBSBSBSvvv$(-vvv-vvvbbbbbb Health Literacy Resources 10/13/09 Paul D. Smith, MD  HYPERLINK "mailto:paul.smith@fammed.wisc.edu" paul.smith@fammed.wisc.edu Internet: Advanced directives The simplified advance directive form from California can be downloaded for free in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.iha4health.org/index.cfm/CFID/26550072/CFTOKEN/4968653/MenuItemID/266.htm" http://www.iha4health.org/index.cfm/CFID/26550072/CFTOKEN/4968653/MenuItemID/266.htm American Academy of Pediatrics Plain Language Pediatrics: Health Literacy Strategies and Communication Resources for Common Pediatric Topics. Mary Ann Abrams, MD, MPH, FAAP and Benard P. Dreyer, MD, FAAP 350 page book about limited health literacy, including the scope of the problem, how it affects children, in particular, and how clinicians can address and overcome health literacy issues with patients and their caregivers. Includes 25 easy to read patient education handouts about 17 common pediatric topics in English and Spanish.  HYPERLINK "https://www.nfaap.org/netFORUM/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=aapbks_productdetail&key=7c5e160d-fa79-468f-8503-20a524bc5ae9" https://www.nfaap.org/netFORUM/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=aapbks_productdetail&key=7c5e160d-fa79-468f-8503-20a524bc5ae9 The American Medical Association Foundation Health literacy toolkits available at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/health-literacy-kit.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/health-literacy-kit.shtml Video produced in 2001: Low health literacy: You can't tell by looking (18 minutes):  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml Video produced in 2007:  HYPERLINK "http://classes.kumc.edu/general/amaliteracy/AMA_NEW3.swf" \t "_blank" "Health literacy and patient safety: Help patients understand" (23 minutes) or:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml Report: Assessing the nation's health literacy: Key concepts and findings of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) free at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/assessing-nations-health.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/assessing-nations-health.shtml Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Literacy and Health Outcomes. 2004 comprehensive report on literacy and health. Summary:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/litsum.htm" http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/litsum.htm Full report:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/literacy/literacy.pdf" http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/literacy/literacy.pdf The Canadian Public Health Association National Literacy and Health Program website. A variety of excellent literacy related information including a variety of plain language resources that can be downloaded for free.  HYPERLINK "http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l.aspx" http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l.aspx The Commonwealth Fund Health Literacy Practices in Primary Care Settings: Examples From the Field published January 2008  HYPERLINK "http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=645961" http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=645961 Department of Health and Human Services The Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults is for people who serve older adults on health and aging issues. The guide provides background information on health literacy and strategies and suggestions for communicating with older adults.  HYPERLINK "http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/olderadults/default.htm" http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/olderadults/default.htm Food and Drug Administration Easy to read publications in English and Spanish also available on MedlinePlus  HYPERLINK "http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/7lowlit.html" http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/7lowlit.html The Harvard School of Public Health: Health Literacy Studies Web Site Has a variety of health literacy materials including a section on how to create and assess print materials.  HYPERLINK "http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/" http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/ Health Literacy Interest Groups United States Health literacy listserv run by the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL). To join go to:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Healthliteracy" http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Healthliteracy United Kingdom Join a group of health and education academics and practitioners, service providers and service users committed to raising the profile of Health Literacy as a remediable cause of Health Inequalities in England, and to developing and undertaking research to achieve that. The UK group is very interested in linking with others with an interest in the area, both within the UK and abroad.  HYPERLINK "http://www.healthliteracy.org.uk" http://www.healthliteracy.org.uk Health and Literacy Special Collection This is an excellent health literacy resource with information for teachers and students, links to many sources of written health information, some health related curriculum topics and Family Health and Literacy: A Guide To Easy-to-Read Health Materials and Web Sites.  HYPERLINK "http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/index.htm" http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/index.htm Health Literacy Cost Estimate Based on 2003 data, this publication estimates the cost to the United States annually for low health literacy at $106-238 billion with future costs based on todays decisions (or lack of) will cost from $1.6-3.6 trillion. HYPERLINK "http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/departments/healthpolicy/chsrp/downloads/LowHealthLiteracyReport10_4_07.pdf"www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/departments/healthpolicy/chsrp/downloads/LowHealthLiteracyReport10_4_07.pdf Health Literacy Public Health Forums: Partners for Action. Rima E. Rudd and Emily K. Zobel This guide was designed to assist public health professionals and members of departments of health to conduct a forum on health literacy and thereby raise awareness about health literacy and links to health outcomes.  HYPERLINK "http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=899" http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=899 Informed Consent Template for consent form for cancer research from the National Cancer Institute  HYPERLINK "http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/understanding/NCI-IC-Template-May-2006" http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/understanding/NCI-IC-Template-May-2006 Minnesota Collaborative for Patient Safety surgery consent written at the 4th grade level  HYPERLINK "http://www.mnpatientsafety.org/files/pdfs/informed-consent-form.pdf" http://www.mnpatientsafety.org/files/pdfs/informed-consent-form.pdf The Institute of Medicine The IOM report Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion may be read for free or purchased at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10883.html" http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10883.html Joint Commission 2006 Hospital requirements related to the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.  HYPERLINK "http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/A2B030A3-7BE3-4981-A064-309865BBA672/0/hl_standards.pdf" http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/A2B030A3-7BE3-4981-A064-309865BBA672/0/hl_standards.pdf Released 2/2007: What Did the Doctor Say?: Improving Health Literacy to Protect Patient Safety  HYPERLINK "http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/D5248B2E-E7E6-4121-8874-99C7B4888301/0/improving_health_literacy.pdf" http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/D5248B2E-E7E6-4121-8874-99C7B4888301/0/improving_health_literacy.pdf MedlinePlus Many easy to read health materials listed by topic alphabetically.  HYPERLINK "http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/all_easytoread.html" http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/easytoread/all_easytoread.html How to Write Easy to Read Health Materials. Excellent resource with step by step instructions  HYPERLINK "http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/etr.html" http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/etr.html Interactive tutorials with audio about a large number of health topics, tests and diagnostic procedures:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html" http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy The Health Literacy Environment of Hospitals and Health Centers; Partners for Action: Making Your Healthcare Facility Literacy-Friendly. This guide and the review tools found within it offer an approach for analyzing literacy-related barriers to healthcare access and navigation.  HYPERLINK "http://www.ncsall.net/?id=1163" http://www.ncsall.net/?id=1163 National Adult Literacy Database A Canadian site with a variety of publications and resources from a Canadian perspective. Materials available in French.  HYPERLINK "http://www.nald.ca" http://www.nald.ca National Center for Educational Statistics The Health Literacy of Americas Adults: Results from the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)  HYPERLINK "http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006483" http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006483 Initial National Adult Assessment of Literacy Results A First Look at the Literacy of Americas Adults in the 21st Century  HYPERLINK "http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006470" http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006470 National Health Literacy Institutes Excellent opportunities to learn plain language skills to plan, write, and design effective, accessible information for print and web. This 4 day event in Freeport Maine June 6-9, 2010 is sponsored by the University of New England in Maine.  HYPERLINK "http://www.HealthLiteracyInstitute.net" www.HealthLiteracyInstitute.net National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism A variety of easy to read materials about alcohol related topics  HYPERLINK "http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Publications/PamphletsBrochuresPosters/English/default.htm" http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Publications/PamphletsBrochuresPosters/English/default.htm National Institute Of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases  HYPERLINK "http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm" What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes in English and Spanish in easy to read format.  HYPERLINK "http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm" http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm National Institute for Literacy Has a large searchable database of documents HYPERLINK "http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/89-552-MIE/free.htm"   HYPERLINK "http://www.nifl.gov/" http://www.nifl.gov/ Health literacy listserv run by NIFL. To join go to:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Healthliteracy" http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Healthliteracy National Womens Health Information Center Some documents available in easy to read format, including bulimia and anorexia nervosa  HYPERLINK "http://www.4woman.gov/faq/" http://www.4woman.gov/faq/ Rhode Island Health Literacy Project Health Literacy Toolkit: Better Communication for Better Care A comprehensive guide addressing gain insight and knowledge about health literacy, advance directives, and cultural competency.  HYPERLINK "http://www.rihlp.org/pubs/Complete_toolkit_224pgs.pdf" http://www.rihlp.org/pubs/Complete_toolkit_224pgs.pdf Reading is Fundamental: Childrens literacy information  HYPERLINK "http://www.rif.org/" http://www.rif.org/ Refugee Health Information Network Health information in many languages for patients. Refugee health information for providers.  HYPERLINK "http://rhin.org/" http://rhin.org/ TV411 Health Smarts While You Wait A set of TV programs available for purchase to increase health literacy intended for use in hospital waiting rooms. Can be used with volunteer tutors or by learners at home. Some evidence of effectiveness. There is also the TV411 health Smart Kit, a more in-depth health literacy program with seven two-hour units for classroom use.  HYPERLINK "http://www.tv411.org/about_alma/hswyw_feature/index.shtml" http://www.tv411.org/about_alma/hswyw_feature/index.shtml Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center Kate Singleton's Health Literacy Toolkit. Published in 2003 A resource for adult educators to support creative approaches to help learners increase health literacy as they engage adult literacy instruction.  HYPERLINK "http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/publications/healthlit/" http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/publications/healthlit/ Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. Coordinates activities of Wisconsin Community-based Literacy organizations  HYPERLINK "http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org" http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org Health Literacy PowerPoint with speaker notes by Paul Smith, MD and patient story video clip  HYPERLINK "http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org/news_article.php?id=3" http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org/news_article.php?id=3 Pharmacy related tools Is Our Pharmacy Meeting Patients' Needs? Pharmacy Health Literacy Assessment Tool User's Guide This pharmacy health literacy tool was released by AHRQ 10/07. It is a step-by-step guide for how to capture perspectives of objective auditors, pharmacy staff, and patients. It is designed to form a complete assessment with recommendations for evaluating the results and developing an action plan.  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pharmlit/" http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pharmlit/ Strategies To Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients Training Program for Pharmacy Staff A training program released by AHRQ 10/07 for pharmacists about low health literacy and implications of this problem for the delivery of health care services. The program also explains techniques that pharmacy staff members can use to improve communication with patients who may have limited health literacy skills.  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pharmlit/pharmtrain.htm" http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pharmlit/pharmtrain.htm How to Create a Pill Card A tool for creating a pill card to assist patients correctly taking medications. Released by AHRQ 2/08. Download a Microsoft Word file to create the pill card with colored pill pictures and other pictures to improve understanding of instructions.  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pillcard/pillcard.htm" http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pillcard/pillcard.htm Publications: Working with Low-Literacy Seniors: Practical Strategies for Health Providers. Canadian Public Health Association, 1998. Can be downloaded for free.  HYPERLINK "http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l/resources.aspx" http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l/resources.aspx Health Literacy A to Z, Practical Ways to Communicate your Health Message. Jones & Bartlett Publishing Co/Login Brothers Canada, 2004. Hard copy in a custom 3-ring binder for $68.50. PDF (downloadable) for $49.00 at a variety of internet sources Teaching Patients with Low Literacy Skills. Doak, Doak and Root. This book is considered a classic text in health literacy, but is out of print. It is available free for download at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/doak.html" http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/doak.html A new version is now available for purchase. Institute for HealthCare Advancement. Series of self care books written at the 3rd to 5th grade level. What to Do When Youre Having a Baby, What to do When Your Child Gets Sick, What to do for Teen Health, What to do for Senior Health, What to do for Healthy Teeth. HYPERLINK "http://www.iha4health.org/index.cfm?CFID=34093552&CFTOKEN=91199034&MenuItemID=130&MenuGroup=Health%20Literacy"http://www.iha4health.org/index.cfm?CFID=34093552&CFTOKEN=91199034&MenuItemID=130&MenuGroup=Health%20Literacy Health Literacy Assessment Newest Vital Sign Validation article: Weiss B, Mays M, Martz W, Castro K, DeWalt D, Pignone M, Mockbee J, Hale F. Quick Assessment of Literacy in Primary Care: The Newest Vital Sign. Ann Fam Med 2005;3:514-552. Available to download at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/newest-vital-sign.html" http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/newest-vital-sign.html English and Spanish versions available. Scoring sheets and patient sheets available at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/newest-vital-sign.html" http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/newest-vital-sign.html or email request to  HYPERLINK "mailto:nvs@fleishman.com" nvs@fleishman.com Cost: Free! Find a literacy program To find a literacy program near you.  HYPERLINK "http://www.literacydirectory.org/" http://www.literacydirectory.org/ To search resources by state.  HYPERLINK "http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=contacts" http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=contacts Health Literacy training programs for health professionals Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency. A free online training course for health professionals.  HYPERLINK "http://www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/training.htm" http://www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/training.htm The New York-New Jersey Public Health Training Center (NYNJ PHTC) Communicate to Make a Difference. General information at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nynj-phtc.org/phLit/Home/phlit-default.cfm" http://www.nynj-phtc.org/phLit/Home/phlit-default.cfm To register for this course, go to:  HYPERLINK "http://www.nynj-phtc.org/phLit/Home/phlit-register.cfm" http://www.nynj-phtc.org/phLit/Home/phlit-register.cfm AMA Foundation has 2 training videos for health professionals: Video produced in 2001: Low health literacy: You can't tell by looking (18 minutes):  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml Video produced in 2007:  HYPERLINK "http://classes.kumc.edu/general/amaliteracy/AMA_NEW3.swf" \t "_blank" "Health literacy and patient safety: Help patients understand" (23 minutes) or:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml" http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/affiliated-groups/ama-foundation/our-programs/public-health/health-literacy-program/help-patients-understand.shtml Text Assessment and Writing tools AHRQ Informed Consent and Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk Research The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has developed this toolkit to facilitate the process of obtaining informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization from potential research subjects. Available online and as a PDF at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/informedconsent/" http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/informedconsent/ Clear & Simple: Developing Effective Print Materials for Low-Literate Readers This concise and easy to use 61 page guide developed in 1994 by the National Cancer Institute and NIH outlines a process for developing materials with, and for, people with limited-literacy skills. The guide contains five sections: defining the target audience, conducting audience research, concept development, content and visuals development, and pre-testing and revising materials.  HYPERLINK "http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinformation/clearandsimple" http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinformation/clearandsimple. Creating Plain Language Forms for Seniors. This 30-page guide was developed with attention to the needs of seniors, offers clear guidelines for creating forms in plain language. The guide also includes a Plain Language Forms Tool Kit. Appendices include a short glossary of plain words. Canadian Public Health Association, 1998. Cost was: $10.00 Canadian.  HYPERLINK "http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l/resources.aspx" http://www.cpha.ca/en/portals/h-l/resources.aspx Developing Easy to Read Health Education materials. Kara Jacobson and Felecia Morton. Step by step development guide. Free.  HYPERLINK "http://www.breasthealthga.org/Education_Program/health_literacy/KJFMLiteracy%20Slides.pdf" http://www.breasthealthga.org/Education_Program/health_literacy/KJFMLiteracy%20Slides.pdf Glossary of Medical Terms  HYPERLINK "http://www.Familydoctor.org" www.Familydoctor.org Webpage with definitions for over 1,300 medical words. The definitions are at a medium reading level.  HYPERLINK "http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=familydoctor&lic=44&ps=303&cat_id=52" http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=familydoctor&lic=44&ps=303&cat_id=52 How to Create and Assess Print Materials by Rima E. Rudd. An excellent on line resource for how to write and evaluate text materials.  HYPERLINK "http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/materials.html#three" http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/materials.html#three MedlinePlus How to Write Easy to Read Health Materials. Excellent resource with step by step instructions  HYPERLINK "http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/etr.html" http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/etr.html Plain Language.gov Examples and tools for developing plain language materials  HYPERLINK "http://www.plainlanguage.gov/" http://www.plainlanguage.gov/ Plain Language Initiative A website developed by the National Institutes for Health (NIH) provides guidelines and examples of how to write in plain language, engage readers, display information and evaluate materials.  HYPERLINK "http://execsec.od.nih.gov/plainlang/guidelines/index.html" http://execsec.od.nih.gov/plainlang/guidelines/index.html Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. These updated Guidelines, released in August 2006, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides the most current and best available evidence for website development. The Guidelines are particularly relevant to the design of information-oriented sites.  HYPERLINK "http://www.usability.gov/pdfs/guidelines.html" http://www.usability.gov/pdfs/guidelines.html Reviewers Guide to Evaluating Health Information Materials Excellent succinct instructions and check sheet to guide evaluation of health information documents. Written by Sandra Smith, MPH CHES.  HYPERLINK "http://www.guidesforbeginnings.com/pdfs/articles/Reviewers-Guide.pdf" http://www.guidesforbeginnings.com/pdfs/articles/Reviewers-Guide.pdf University of Minnesota Bio-Medical Library An extensive compilation of publications, web resources and articles about how to create patient education materials  HYPERLINK "http://courses.lib.umn.edu/page.phtml?page_id=839" http://courses.lib.umn.edu/page.phtml?page_id=839 Tools to help translate technical health language into understandable information Health Research for Action Lists of common big words and managed care jargon with suggestions for simpler language created by a group at University of California Berkeley School of Public Health.  HYPERLINK "http://healthresearchforaction.org/downloads/tip_glossary_common_words2.pdf" http://healthresearchforaction.org/downloads/tip_glossary_common_words2.pdf  HYPERLINK "http://healthresearchforaction.org/downloads/tip_glossary_managed_care.pdf" http://healthresearchforaction.org/downloads/tip_glossary_managed_care.pdf Simply Put. Guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helps you translate technical and scientific language into information that is understandable. It has tips for writing simply, using visuals, and organizing information for easy recall and understanding.  HYPERLINK "http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/simpput.pdf" http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/simpput.pdf Reading Grade level measurement tools SMOG (Simple Measure Of Gobbledygook) Reading Grade Calculator Copy and paste text or entire document (up to 2000 words) and program calculates reading level.  HYPERLINK "http://www.harrymclaughlin.com/SMOG.htm" http://www.harrymclaughlin.com/SMOG.htm  HYPERLINK "http://www.wordscount.info/hw/smog.jsp" http://www.wordscount.info/hw/smog.jsp OKAPI Very valuable on-line text assessment tool for writing/editing text for low literate adults. Paste in up 200 words and it will analyze reading level and highlight words that are not found in the Dale Familiar Word List. You can tag big words so they are not counted as big. Uses the Spache or Dale-Chall Readability Formula. Dale-Chall is for text at 4th grade level and higher, Spache for 3rd grade or less.  HYPERLINK "http://www.interventioncentral.org/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php" http://www.interventioncentral.org/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php Fleisch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level Is built into Microsoft Word. Only goes up to grade 12 in Word 2002. Goes higher in New Microsoft office. Counts word syllables and sentence length. How to use Word in Word 2002 to assess Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 1. At the top tool bar, click Tools 2. At bottom of the drop down list, click Options 3. On the tabs at the top of the new window, click the Spelling & Grammar tab 4. Near the bottom of the list, select Check grammar with spelling check box 5. Select Show readability statistics check box 6. Click OK 7. Click and drag to select text to check or check entire document 8. Click Spelling and Grammar on toolbar at top. 9. Check the entire document, skipping the grammar suggestions if you prefer. 10. Box with word count and readability statistics appears when you are done checking. Health Literacy curriculum for adult students Staying Healthy- Health literacy curriculum which integrates health and nutrition into adult English language learners instruction. Materials consist of a teacher's guide and easy to read student resource book. The materials are free at:  HYPERLINK "http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html" http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html An English Learner's Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living. A publication of the Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc.  HYPERLINK "http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html" http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html Health Stories from New Reader's Press - A healthy dose of readings and language activities to help adults navigate the U.S. health care system.  HYPERLINK "http://www.newreaderspress.com/Items.aspx?hierId=2664" http://www.newreaderspress.com/Items.aspx?hierId=2664 Expecting the Best - A health and wellness curriculum for English as a Second Language (ESL) students designed to improve health literacy, functional literacy, and enhance English communication skills.  HYPERLINK "http://www.expectingthebest.org/" http://www.expectingthebest.org/ A listing of health literacy curricula assembled by Andrew Pleasant, of Rutgers University.  HYPERLINK "http://www.advancinghealthliteracy.com/curricula.html" http://www.advancinghealthliteracy.com/curricula.html Free Internet English Language Instruction U.S. Department of Educations Office of Vocational and Adult Educations Division of Adult Education and Literacy developed this website for immigrants and other adults who want to learn or improve their English skills.  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