HRA is examining emergency preparedness communication for two vulnerable populations: Deaf/hard-of-hearing and older adults. Few emergency preparedness communications address their complex needs.
"Every Step Counts" is a resource for parents of children from birth to 5. The research-based guide uses best practices in health communication and health literacy.
"What Are My Medi-Cal Choices?" is an award-winning guidebook for seniors and people with disabilities who have Medi-Cal. It was developed with extensive community research and evaluated with a randomized control trial.
For the general public, biomonitoring is a new concept. Health Research for Action is working with Biomonitoring California to develop and evaluate information that explains this technically complex topic and its relevance to our everyday lives.
HRA developed and tested clear language materials on prescription drugs for Consumer Reports Health Best Buy Drugs™, a free public service website. A variety of fact sheets and brochures, in English and Spanish, are now available to the public.
Physical activity and community involvement are key factors in healthy aging. Working with The Health Trust, we developed "Healthy Steps in Silicon Valley"—an easy-to-read and easy-to-use guide to help people 50 and older become more active in their daily lives.