Health Education Materials

Welcome to the Parkland health education materials site. The materials listed here are ready for you to print and use (please credit Parkland) as you teach patients and their caregivers, helping them attain healthier and happier lives.

What's special about Parkland's teaching materials?
• 4th - 5th grade reading level
• Helpful drawings and graphics
• Most are also available in Spanish

From the links to the left are the lists of teaching materials by subject matter. There is also a "view all" feature. Remember, this material is not intended to substitute for medical advice.

Resources for you:

• Guidelines for teaching patients with low health literacy
• Choosing or writing teaching materials for patients with low health literacy
• The 1998 Reading Level Determination Study Report
• The 1998 Reading Level Determination Study Abstract

For questions, please contact:

Parkland Patient Education
Department of Nursing Education
patient.ed@parknet.pmh.org