Health Literacy
Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health-related information when you need it. Health literacy includes being able to understand:
- what your doctor tells you
- how to find your way in a hospital or health center
- instructions on your prescription bottle
- which questions to ask your doctor
- how to read labels on food you buy
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland is committed to:
- presenting health information in a way that all Clevelanders can use and understand
- teaching patients and health care providers how to better understand each other through clear communications
