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We don't usually post information about our individual board members, but two recent awards merit mention. The Center and its members are so proud of these accomplishments!
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by Joanne Locke On March 1, the Washington Post published an article by Sandra Boodman’s on the need for clear health communication: “When Understanding is Critical” She describes the some serious problems that can result when patients don’t understand how to comply with their doctor’s instructions.  But she seems to be  blaming the victim.  Rather than point out how many people have different levels of literacy – such as 90 million at the basic and below basic skill level – it’s important to recognize that we ALL occasionally have difficulty understanding health information:  especially when it affects us or someone we love.
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