Public Health

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Announcement from AHRQ

AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) is establishing a new research portfolio, the Innovations Portfolio. The Portfolio goal is to identify and support research that has the potential to accelerate improvements in the organization, delivery, and management of health care. AHRQ has issued a Request for Information (RFI), "AHRQ Requests Input to Develop an Innovations Research Portfolio," to seek ideas on priority topics and activities that should be addressed as components of the Innovations Portfolio. For more information visit the AHRQ Web site at: http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/innovport.htm.

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UAB Lister Hill Library - NIH Public Access Policy Assistance

National Library of Medicine Presentation on NIH Manuscript Submission System

Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency Instructors: Linda Johnston Lloyd <ljohnston-lloyd@hrsa.gov> Contact: 301 443-0831 http://www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/training.htm- Mid-Atlantic region The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration offers a free online learning experience, Unified Health Communication, an innovative way to advance health literacy efforts. Addressing health literacy in the health, education, and policy arena is essential and a shared function. By sharing the responsibility we can work with individuals we interact with on a daily basis to improve literacy, health literacy, and the ability to access and understand information. The course demonstrates the intersection of health literacy, cultural competency and limited English proficiency and was developed in partnership with several Federal Agencies, including the National Library of Medicine. There are five interactive modules in the course, including knowledge checks and reflective questions. You may choose to take the course for five credits (CEU/CE, CHES, CME, CNE) or not for credit. CE Contact Hours: 5 * Consumer Health, e-Learning about Consumer Health, Outreach/Advocacy Learning Videotape, Simulation, Case Study, and Problem-based.