• We partner with health care providers, advocates and organizations who want patients to feel better, systems to work and flow better and materials to make more sense.

Avoid jargon and cliche's to convey health topics. #healthliteracy

Most health websites fall above the 4th-6th grade level recommended by the American Medical Association and by US gov. agencies. #healthlit

SO important. Health websites too complicated for individuals. #healthliteracy: http://t.co/dfmIinDzmN

"The avg reading level of online materials incl. the American Society of Anesthesiologists, fell from 9th grade to the 2nd year of college"

A good image to show your kids. http://t.co/CbYV8eUMPv

Unsure of the symptoms of a stroke, or how to recognize one? Try the F.A.S.T. technique: http://t.co/nVYn8y6Huq

"It is also the key to improving overall patient care and reducing patient readmission in the hospital setting." #healthliteracy

"Following up with patients after giving care is a crucial means of developing a strong patient relationship." #healhliteracy

CEO David Perez uses multimedia tools to better convey #healthliteracy to patients: http://t.co/cBQhRhuDH4

In STL, home to 998,954 residents, the adult smoking rate is 15.3%. Missouri also has the sixth-highest rate of lung cancers in the country.