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Limitations in the AHRQ Health Literacy Toolkit

This blog post critically examines the AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, highlighting its impracticality in busy clinical settings and the challenges of implementing its time-intensive recommendations.

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Another Hidden American Pandemic: Diabetes

Amid global health concerns, a silent epidemic rises in America: diabetes. As attention diverts, the numbers—and their implications—grow. Explore this post to understand the driving forces and what we can do. Let's spotlight this hidden pandemic.

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The Looming Healthcare Strike and What It Reveals

Facing what could be the most significant healthcare strike in U.S. history, the industry stands at a crossroads. Delve into the unfolding drama at Kaiser Permanente, where over 75,000 employees contemplate a walkout amidst systemic challenges.

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The Silent Epidemic: America's Struggle with Health Literacy

In a nation known for medical marvels, 88% of adults can't decipher essential health information, creating a silent healthcare crisis. This post dives into the urgency of improving health literacy and the hidden challenges within our healthcare system.

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A Tale of Two Glaucomas

As an optometric technician working in a redlined community, I was struck by the parallels between healthcare access disparities here and those in low-income nations.

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U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective

Citizens in the United States pay more for healthcare than any nation in the world, yet have some of the worst health outcomes compared to most developed nations. Why is this the status quo?

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