Imagine not being able to understand the instructions on your prescription bottle. Not knowing how often to take your medication or not being able to read reminders about important health screenings can lead to health care errors. For more than 40 percent of Oklahomans who struggle with literacy, these are very real concerns.

Health literacy goes beyond basic reading skills. It is the ability to obtain, process, use and understand basic health information to make well-informed decisions about one’s health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 9 out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use personal and public health information. Limited health literacy can be barrier to effective diagnosis and treatment for some patients. Those lacking understanding

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