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Healthcare Extenders Raise Their Hands for Help in Reaching Diverse Patients

The US Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, racial and minority groups may account for almost half of the US population. What we are hearing from the front lines of healthcare, is that despite their efforts to reach their diverse … Continue reading

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Health Literacy Happens All Around Us

  An earlier view Years ago, when I thought about health literacy, I pictured someone reading an educational brochure to learn more about her condition and treatment. I wanted to make sure that brochure provided the key information—not too much, … Continue reading

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