Simple Steps to Better Health Tear Pad – Bilingual Health Literacy Handout
Simple Steps to Better Health Tear Pad – Bilingual Health Literacy Handout
The Simple Steps to Better Health tear pad is a bilingual health education handout that helps families learn practical ways to understand health information, talk with health care providers, and take charge of everyday health. This easy-to-read resource explains health literacy and why it matters for making informed health decisions.
Use this bilingual health literacy tear pad in clinics, WIC programs, community health programs, parent education, wellness outreach, adult education, and patient education settings. Each sheet includes English on one side and Spanish on the other, making it a helpful resource for reaching more families.
Topics Covered in Simple Steps to Better Health
- Six simple ways to take charge of your health
- What health literacy means and why it matters
- How to ask questions and get clarification
- How to use trusted sources for health information
- Tips for understanding medicines, symptoms, and appointments
- Everyday health habits like eating well, moving, resting, and getting check-ups
Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Health
- Ask questions – if you do not understand something, ask for clarification
- Take someone with you – bring a trusted person to help you listen, understand, or take notes
- Learn the words – ask what unfamiliar medical words mean
- Use trusted sources – rely on reliable websites, books, and health professionals
- Repeat and teach – repeat instructions out loud and explain them to a family member
- Plan your health care – keep track of medicines, symptoms, questions, and appointments
What Is Health Literacy?
Health literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that helps people understand health information and use it to make decisions. Strong health literacy can help people:
- Understand a condition or illness
- Take medicine safely
- Talk with a health care provider
- Make choices that support better health
Tips for Everyday Health
- Eat well
- Move your body
- Rest
- Keep up with check-ups
- Ask for help when needed
Tear pads have 50 sheets per pad and measure 8.5 x 11 inches. Available bilingual, with English on one side and Spanish on the other.
