October is Health Literacy Month

October is Health Literacy Month.  Pfizer's Clear Health Communication Initiative defines health literacy as "the ability to read, understand and act upon health information."  How can you become more health literate? 

• Start by learning the National Patient Safety Foundation's recommendation for the three most important questions to ask your doctor during a visit: AskMe3
• Continue by reading an article by New York Times health columnist Jane Brody, The Importance of Knowing What the Doctor is Talking About. 
• Explore the resources on the Patient & Family Resource Center's "Build Skills" page.