Health Literacy for Health Equity
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Understanding the Issues

Use the following resources to help you access, understand, and use your health information with confidence.

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Accessing Your Medical Records on Vacation
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Family Medical History Questions: Why Your Doctor Wants to Know
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Gender Identity in Medical Records
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Spotting Health Misinformation Online
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6 Ways to Use Your Online Health Information Now
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Digital Health Literacy as a Social Determinant of Health
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What to Do if Your Patient Portal is Not Accessible
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Health Equity and Broadband Internet Access
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What is a Patient ID Number?
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Building Health and Data Literacy in K-12 Schools
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Medication Literacy and Medication Adherence
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Requesting Translation of Patient Portals
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Tips to Understand Your Medical Bill
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Your Health Data and HIPAA
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Medical Records Involved in Obtaining U.S. Visas and Green Cards
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Your Health Information Rights
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What are Public Health Data Systems?
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How to Get a Deceased Parent's Medical Record
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Understanding ICD-10 Codes: Information for Consumers