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Get Out the Vax: Empowering Health Professionals to Promote Vaccine Confidence Panel
Join the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) and the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) for a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, October 2, 1:00pm-2:30pm. The panel will empower health professionals to dispel myths and misconceptions about vaccines as well as provide ways to keep up-to-date on vaccine development and education. Continue reading
Save the Dates: HSHSL & UMSOP Vaccination Clinic & Talk
Returning for the 7th year, the HSHSL and School of Pharmacy is hosting a Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 10 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Weise Gallery on the first floor of the Library. The clinic will … Continue reading
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Aug. 25: Health Literacy Workshop at HS/HSL
Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? There is evidence that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to understand. Low health literacy is associated with higher mortality, higher … Continue reading
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Explaining COVID-19 Using Plain Language
Recent news stories related to populations that are being hit hardest with COVID-19 have brought to light the need for information written at a reading level that is accessible to everyone, also known as plain language. This can be a challenge … Continue reading
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Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Clear Health Communication
Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? There is evidence that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to understand. Low health literacy is associated with higher mortality, higher … Continue reading
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Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Clear Health Communication
Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? There is evidence that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to understand. Low health literacy is associated with higher mortality, higher … Continue reading
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Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients Workshop
Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients Monday, October 8th, 2018 Noon – 1:00 pm Lower level of the HS/HSL Room LL03 If you provide care for patients/clients with limited English … Continue reading
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