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Health Equity Resources

 

Note: April is National Minority Health Month, but you can customize the resources below to use the materials anytime of year.

 

Text Resources for Articles and Columns

 

Columns by Dr. Lori Whittaker

Health Equity in our Community (HTML) - word count: 603; reading level: 13

Health Equity, Long(.doc) - word count: 603; reading level: 13

Health Equity, Short(.doc) - word count: 113; reading level: 11.6

Speak Up for Good Health (HTML) - word count: 508; reading level: 6.5

Speak Up for Good Health, Long(.doc) - word count: 508; reading level: 6.5

Speak Up for Good Health, Short (.doc) - word count: 122; reading level: 7.5

 

Author photos

Dr_Whittaker_BMP (for print)

Dr_Whittaker_JPG (for web sites)

 

Video Resources for Online Publications

Who: Patient Advocate

Help your Doctor Help you

A patient advocate tells how and why he learned it was important to speak up at the doctor's office.

Tips for Communicating with your Doctor

A patient advocate shares some tips and advice for making the most out of each visit to the doctor.

 

Who: Health Disparities Expert

Explaining and Addressing Health Disparities

An expert on health disparities explains how you can access the resources you need to be an advocate for your own health.

 

 

Who: Dr. Lori Whittaker

Speak up: Tips for Taking to your Doctor

Have you ever left a doctor's office feeling like you didn't understand something or didn't get all of your questions answered? You're not alone. Dr. Whittaker shares tips and advice for how to speak up for yourself when you're at the doctor's office.

 

Please let us know if you have suggestions for making these materials more useful.

 

For media inquiries, contact:

Diane Stollenwerk

Director of Communication and Development

(206) 448-2570 ext. 117


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