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- Do you work or volunteer for a health organization? Try this easy-to-use template that can help you develop your own plan to change organizational and professional practices to improve health literacy: http://1.usa.gov/Wwq6uj
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People with lower health literacy are more likely to skip necessary medical tests and have a hard time managing chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure. Check out our plan for strategies to change this.
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Health care organizations can make it easier for the 77 million Americans who have limited health literacy to get the information and services they need.
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Drug and alcohol assessments for teens are covered under the health care reform law. Depending on your insurance plan, your teenager may be able to get an assessment at no cost to you.- Are you worried about your drug or alcohol use? Being drug free is possible. Here’s where you can find help: http://1.usa.gov/OBEoGw
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Use this interactive video to start a conversation with your teen about drug use. She can be the main character and call the shots. At each step, she’ll learn the outcome of her decisions.
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“Like” if you set a good example for your kids when it comes to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
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Find out if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and take active steps to prevent it. One tip: Make healthy food choices like cooking with a mix of spices instead of salt.
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About 1 in 5 people in the U.S. with HIV are Hispanic Americans. Take control of your health – The only way to know your status is to get tested.
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Share these Webisodes with kids to help them learn how to handle bullying.
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Kids say that they use alcohol and other drugs to “fit in and belong” with other kids. Help your kids make a plan for turning down offers to use drugs.
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