the use of a wide range of skills that enable people to act on information so they can live healthier lives.  These skills include listening, speaking, reading, writing, math, technology, and critical analysis, as well as communication and interaction.  Health literacy empowers the public and health-related personnel to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use health information effectively.

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Support the New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition and demonstrate your priority for improving health care for New Jersey's residents. While our nation is focused on the strengths and limitations of the health care system and implementing solutions, the NJHLC’s initiatives will improve access to health care, help create positive outcomes, and reduce costs.

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