IHA's 7th Annual Health Literacy Conference Set for May 1-2, 2008: Call for Posters Issued
A Call for Posters has been issued for IHA's Seventh Annual Health Literacy Conference, "Health Literacy in Primary Care: Best Practices and Skill Building," scheduled for May 1-2, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Our scheduled keynote speaker is Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006). Sign up to receive information about the conference. See the full conference schedule here. Read an overview from some of the sessions from our Sixth Annual Health Literacy Conference: Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4, 2007.  

Friends of Children Health Center has a new home!
The Friends of Children Health Center has opened its doors in its new home in the Barnett Center, same as IHA. Friends of Children Health Center provides primary medical and dental care for vulnerable children in La Habra. Read about this unique healthcare delivery model that has been serving La Habra families for more than 10 years, and why it is unlike any other children's clinic in the country.  

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 We Publish Easy to Read 'What to Do For Health' Books
More than 1 million copies of books in our "What To Do For Health" book series have been purchased for distribution to families and caregivers. The Sick Child book is now available in Chinese and Korean! See why so many organizations and government agencies believe in the books. All titles are available in either English or Spanish. "What To Do For Health" books are easy-to-read, and easy-to-use. Order today! Click here to go to the bookstore.

 We also have a new textbook for healthcare professionals, "Health Literacy in Primary Care: A Clinician's Guide," written by IHA principals Gloria Mayer and Michael Villaire. Call (800) 434-4633 or email us at info@iha4health.org for more information or to order today.

We Operate La Habra Family Resource Center/Project Connections
From its new home on the grounds of the Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra, the La Habra Family Resource Center/Project Connections reaches out to La Habra families with bilingual services such as counseling, emergency assistance, health education, case management, after-school programs and more.  Click here to read more about the center.