Friday, Feburary 5th, 9:00am-12:00pm

If you are interested in attending this training, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve one of the 10 places we have available. The training cost $15.00. Checks can be made out to the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans and should be brought to the training. We are in the process of applying for professional development credit hours with the Louisiana State Department of Education.

Accessible Health Information: Building Basic Skills While Improving Health Knowledge

This presentation provides an overview of the dramatic connection between low literacy and poor health status and report on the development of groundbreaking, research-based materials designed to simultaneously improve both literacy and health. The presentation introduces the new research-based, online materials and instruction guide available through the National Institute for Literacy. Exciting, motivating, interactive and non-linear format ensures that participants can navigate the materials easily and that learners improve their health literacy while enhancing their basic skills. Lessons specific to ESL students are included.

Health Literacy Content Covered (some examples)

• Health Professionals
• Emergency Care
• Self-care and Preventive Care
• Physical Activity and Good Nutrition
• Making and Keeping Appointments
• Talking to Health Professionals
• Medical Tests and Other Follow-up Care Instructions
• Medical History Forms
• Medications (drug groups, warnings, dosage & directions)
• Paying for Health Services