In the News

Helen Osborne is often in the news. Here are some of her recent press, online, television, and radio appearances.

CureToday.com (12/24/2009)

Layman's Terms: How to Translate the Language of Cancer, by Charlotte Huff. Helen Osborne was quoted extensively in this article published in the Winter 2009 edition of CureToday.com

CUREtoday.com (11/3/2009)

"Do You Understand Your Diagnosis? Kathy LaTour, editor-at-large for CURE Media Group blogs about Helen Osborne's work in health literacy and how it affects people with cancer.  

Boston Globe (10/11/2009)

"Help in Figuring Out Healthcare Advice" by Cindy Cantrell. Helen Osborne's health literacy journey from her first "ta-dah" moment to a worldwide campaign raising awareness about the need for understandable health information.  

Pennsylvania State Senate (10/6/2009)

The Pennsylvania State Senate has proclaimed October as Health Literacy Month. Thank you for being a health literacy champion, Senator Kitchen. 

Boston.com (10/6/2009)

"Health Literacy Month Goes Digital." Jessica Rudis's article highlights how this year's Health Literacy Month project is raising awareness through digital media storytelling. 

Boston University: Online Master in Health Communication (6/1/2009)

"Interview with Helen Osborne." Helen discusses economic factors influencing health literacy as the role of social media in health communication.  

Case in Point Magazine, Feb/Mar 2009 (3/1/2009)

Do We Understand One Another? by Richard Scott. In this magazine for case managers, Helen Osborne helps highlight health literacy issues and strategies.

Briefings on Patient Safety (3/1/2009)

"Iowa Health System addresses health literacy within state facilities by adopting patient-centered approaches," by Sarah Kearns. In this HCPro publication, Helen Osborne is quoted extensively in the section, "Health literacy growth and education."

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AMA Alliance Connections, Fall 2008 (12/1/2008)

"Health Literacy Challenges" by Henry Tam, AMA Alliance Connections, Fall 2008. This article is posted with permission from the American Medical Association Alliance. Helen Osborne is quoted throughout.

PCToday (10/15/2008)

"College Hosts 100-Plus for Health Literacy Workshop." Published in the newsletter of the Pennsylvania College of Technology, this article highlights a day-long workshop led by Helen Osborne.   

On Call Magazine (10/9/2008)

Necessary Programs. This "Letter from the Editor" of On Call Magazine highlights 10 years of Health Literacy Month accomplishments.