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Public Health Foundation
1300 L Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 218-4400
Fax: (202) 218-4409
E-mail: info@phf.org
Website: http://www.phf.org
Available from the website.

This course is designed to help health professionals implement client-centered communication practices that demonstrate cultural competency and appropriately address clients with limited health literacy and limited English proficiency. The course comprises five modules and will take approximately five hours to complete. Continuing educatioin credits (CEU/CE, CHES, CME, and CNE) are available.

• Course ID 1010508
• Course ID 1010510 (continuing Education Credits)

Keywords: Communication, Health literacy, Culturally competent services, Cultural sensitivity, Cultural diversity, Physician patient relations, Professional training, Continuing education

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This online course discusses the significance of health literacy in the public health profession. It provides practical steps to apply the principles and strategies of health literacy in daily activity. Course contents include an introduction and definition of health literacy; a discussion of why it matters; and applying health literacy to practice, including suggestions on how to improve health literacy, barriers to overcome, guiding principles, planning, evaluation, partnerships, and cultural competence. Sections online also provide resources and a glossary.

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Keywords: Health literacy, Public health, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Distance education, Oral health, Adults

National Patient Safety Foundation
268 Summer Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02210

Telephone: (617) 391-9900
Fax: (617) 391-9999
E-mail: info@npsf.org
Website: http://www.npsf.org
$100/pkg of 100 brochures; $25/pkg of 5 posters; $85/pkg of 100 buttons; video and fact sheets available at no charge from the website.

This website describes an education program designed to promote communication between health professionals and their clients to improve health outcomes, as well as program resources. Resources include a brochure, a poster, a button, a fact sheet on health literacy statistics, and a fact sheet on words that can lead to misunderstanding. All print materials are available in English and Spanish. The brochures and posters are also available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Russian. A streaming video is also available from the website.

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Keywords: Health literacy, Health services delivery, Consumer education, Health education, Treatment outcomes, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Distance education, Oral health

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This booklet uses color photographs and drawings to inform parents about early childhood caries. The illustrations are accompanied by text indicating the major concepts related to the condition and its prevention. The booklet discusses symptoms, causal factors, preventive measures, and various techniques parents can use to help their children use a cup instead of a bottle. The booklet is also available in Spanish.

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Early childhood caries, Educational materials, Materials for parents, Spanish language materials, Low literacy materials

Patrick Blahut
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Single copies available at no charge.

This catalog of oral health education materials is divided into the following categories: early childhood caries, children's oral health, dental sealants, nutrition and oral health, periodontal diseases, oral health for people with disabilities, fluorides and fluoridation, oral hygiene instruction, pregnancy and oral health, tobacco, and general oral health. Materials listed include pamphlets, videotapes, slide presentations, and other health education materials. For each category, program descriptions follow the list of materials. Entries provide information on title, target audience, format, cost, and source. The methodology for selecting and rating these materials is described; some, but not all, of the items were tested for degree of difficulty using the SMOG index for reading materials. The 1988 edition is titled Oral Health Educational Materials Catalog; the 1993 edition, Oral Health Education Catalog of Recommended Materials.

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Health education, Low literacy materials, Materials for children

Institute for Healthcare Advancement
501 South Idaho Street, Suite 300
La Habra, CA 90631

Telephone: (562) 690-4001
Secondary Telephone: (800) 434-4633
Fax: (562) 690-8988
E-mail: info@iha4health.org
Website: http://www.iha4health.org
$12.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-9701245-0-3.

This book is written for parents and others who care for children from birth to age 8. It is written using simple language in an easy-to-read style and is illustrated with drawings that reinforce the information it contains. Chapter topics include safety tips; taking care of a sick child or newborn, common problems with a child's eyes, ears and nose, mouth and throat, breathing, and stomach; bedwetting; the skin; and what to do when the child gets hurt. The book also contains a glossary and index. It is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, or Chinese.

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Keywords: Child health, Child safety, Newborn infants, Eye care, Oral health, Enuresis, First aid, Low literacy materials, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials, Educational materials, Infants, Children

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
300 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Telephone: 800-468-6502
Secondary Telephone: 212-310-2000
Website: http://www.colgate.com/app/BrightSmilesBrightFutures/US/EN/HomePage.cvsp
Available from the website.

These classroom resources are designed to help early childhood educators promote literacy and language skills while helping children build good oral health habits. Contents include a teacher's guide, a 2-sided poster, a storybook, and a family take-home. The teacher's guide includes resources for families in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Early childhood education, Health education, Literacy education, Language development, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Prevention programs, Spanish language materials

Institute for Healthcare Advancement
501 South Idaho Street, Suite 300
La Habra, CA 90631

Telephone: (562) 690-4001
Secondary Telephone: (800) 434-4633
Fax: (562) 690-8988
E-mail: info@iha4health.org
Website: http://www.iha4health.org
$12.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-9720148-0-2.

This book provides consumers with information about good oral health habits. Topics include care of the mouth; teeth and gums; oral health care and cleaning; a healthy diet; pregnancy; infant's, children's, and adolescents' teeth; adults; emergencies; and illness and the teeth. The book is also available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Educational materials, Low literacy materials, Spanish language materials

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This guide provides instruction materials for teaching adults with low literacy about oral health care for preschool-age children. Session plans include information on common oral conditions, oral health emergencies, toothbrushing and flossing, and dental visits. Session materials include discussion game cards about primary teeth, permanent teeth, dental caries, signs of gum disease, early childhood caries, tooth abscesses, mouth injuries, fluoride, tobacco use, dental sealants, and caries prevention. Additional illustrated handouts are provided, along with games, registration forms, sample surveys, and a selection of Web sites and print resources.

Keywords: Oral health, Adult education, Young children, Dental care, Disease prevention, Low literacy materials

Pfizer
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Telephone: (212) 733-2323
Website: http://www.pfizer.com/home
Available from the website.

This compendium highlights Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals' solutions and tools to address low health literacy and is intended for use by health professionals, community health workers, academics, patient and advocacy groups, and policymakers. It provides background information on health literacy, highlights recent research, provides information on Pfizer's contributions to the field, and provides additional resources. Additional topics include patient-provider communication and principles and examples of clear health communication.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health literacy, Communication skills, Health education, Low literacy materials, Grants, Advocacy, Program descriptions, Public private partnerships