AAAS Science + Literacy for Health Drug Education Partnership addresses the need to improve access to health and science information for all people.

The American Medical Association offers a general overview of health literacy, as well as resources for getting involved.

Ask Me 3 combats health literacy problems by giving patients three simple questions to ask their doctor each time they talk with him or her.

Clear & Simple, produced by the National Cancer Institute, helps people who would like to create printed health materials for low-literate readers.

Health Literacy and Adult English Language Learners is an article targeted at ESOL tutors. It includes a number of resources at the end of the article.

Health Literacy Month is October. This website suggests ways community groups can plan local events, as well as providing fact sheets and posters.

Health Literacy Resources, from the Center for Health Care Strategies, provides fact sheets on health literacy. Fact sheets (.pdf format) include:

What is Health Literacy?
Who Has Health Literacy Problems?
Health Literacy and Understanding Medical Information
Strategies to Assist Low-Literate Health Care Consumers

Health Literacy Studies at Harvard School of Public Health offers a vast array of health literacy materials, including curricula, innovative materials, and a slide presentation.

Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals to take specific steps to ensure that good health and long life are enjoyed by all.

Improving Health Literacy, sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, answers basic questions about health literacy and

The Institute for Healthcare Advancement offers information about health literacy, including a book series, a conference, and a health education curriculum.

National Institute for Literacy Special Collections: Health & Literacy is designed for anyone interested in teaching health to people with limited literacy skills. It includes interactive resources for students, teachers/tutors, and healthcare providers.

Pfizer’s Clear Health Communication Initiative is aimed at giving patients east-to-understand health information. It offers fact sheets, signs to watch for, grant information, and doctor exercises.