Health Literacy

Instrument to assess understandability and actionability of print and A/V patient education materials.

A research-based tool to help you develop and assess public communication materials. The 20 items in the index build on and expand plain language techniques described in the Federal Plain Language Guidelines. Online calculator and assessment program for written/print and online materials. May be used in designing and/or assessing.

Everyday Words for Public Health Communication offers expert recommendations from CDC's Health Literacy Council and other agency communicators on how to reduce jargon and improve reader understanding.

CDC tools and resources for creating health communication and social marketing campaigns and programs.

KUMC guide.

Includes overview; organization & style; design, medium, and distribution, and works cited.

The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communication from government. We believe that using plain language saves federal agencies time and money and provides better service to the American public.

Plain language makes it easier for everyone to understand and use health information.

CDC's guide for creating easy-to-understand materials, including clarifying the message, layout, design, visuals, readability formulas, and checklists.

Creative Commons is an initiative to keep the internet creative, free and open. Looking for music, video, writing, code, or other creative works? Search here and look for the different CC use licenses.

KUMC guide.