Say-ah.org

About Our Campaign Say Ah!

WEBSay Ah! educates and empowers patients and consumers through our health literacy workshops, curricula and materials. We partner with health and community service …

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Facts & Statistics Say Ah!

WEBDid you know that health literacy is one of the best predictors of your health status? Did you know that nearly one out of two people suffers from low health literacy?

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Seniors and Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBHealth literacy is an important tool to help seniors remain healthy and independent. Yet only about 3% of people over age 65 have proficient health literacy, while 60% suffer from …

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Frequent Questions Say Ah!

WEBNot feeling well, feeling anxious, being tired or distracted can all contribute to a decrease in our health literacy. Low health literacy cuts across every social, economic, ethnic, racial …

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About Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBAbout Health Literacy. Health literacy is the ability to find and understand basic health and medical information and services so that you can make smart choices about your …

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What We Do Say Ah!

WEBWhat We Do. Say Ah! — as in “Open your mouth and say ‘Ah'” and “Ah, I understand now” — was founded in 2007 to help the more than 90 million Americans who suffer from low …

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Services Say Ah!

WEBWith nearly nine out of ten Americans lacking the skills needed to manage their health, health literacy has emerged as an essential component of health for individuals — and …

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Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBWays to Get Better Health. Professionals & Organizations. Empower Your Patients & Community

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Tips For Providers Say Ah!

WEBThe most effective way of combating low health literacy is by making good communication a cornerstone of your care. It’s easy – and it’s economical! Engage. Dialogue. Listen. In today’s health care climate, the provider and patient must collaborate effectively to achieve the best possible health outcome.

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Get Involved Say Ah!

WEBSay Ah! is more than just a nonprofit organization, it’s a health literacy movement! There are as many ways to be a part of it as there are people to help.

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About Us Say Ah!

WEBSay Ah! — as in “Open your mouth and say ‘Ah’” and “Ah, I understand now”– was founded in 2007 to help the nearly one out of two adult Americans who suffer from low health …

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Talk with Your Doctor Say Ah!

WEBTalking with Your Doctor: You should be able to speak openly and honestly with your doctor, and be able to work with her to manage your health and health care needs. You …

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Say Ah! Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBRacism & Health Literacy is a part of Say Ah!’s call for a racially just health care system, and an end to the discriminatory health literacy and health communication practices …

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Navigating the New Health Care Normal Say Ah!

WEBThis workshop series will give you tips and tools to meet these challenges and gain (or regain!) some control over your health care. Say Ah! is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization …

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Health Center 101 Say Ah!

WEBTake a crash course in campus health care before you need to use it. Once you’re not feeling well, the learning curve is that much steeper. Start managing your health now by …

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A Video We Love! Say Ah!

WEBThis great video by the American Medical Association is still the best we have seen that shows low health literacy in action. It is common, and it is profound.

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Say Ah Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBSession III: Bearing Witness Thursday, January 19th, 3:30-5pm ET Host: Valerie Williams-Sanchez, DrPH, Say Ah! Board of Directors Narrative Overview: Jade Dickenson, MS, …

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Say Ah! Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy Say Ah!

WEBJoin us for this free online series to advance health equity. Held August 24th-26th, 2020, from 7:30-8:45pm, in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter and in support of the March on …

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Know Your Rights Say Ah!

WEBYou have rights as a health care consumer that are protected by law. Knowing them can help empower you to get the care you need. Say Ah! has compiled a list of rights and …

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Written Materials Say Ah!

WEBWritten Materials. If done well, written materials can be an incredibly useful tool to help patients and clients manage their own health. But few are. Worse, illness and injury can …

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