The initial report recommendation called for the development of
a joint CHIP and SDCOL taskforce comprised of literacy and health
professionals to champion the awareness of health literacy in San
Diego County. This taskforce, known as the Health Literacy
San Diego Taskforce, was convened in mid-2008 and continues to meet
on an ongoing basis. Please click here for
a listing of taskforce members and here
for a summary of taskforce member responsibilities. Taskforce
members currently represent the following organizations:
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Assembly Member Toni Atkins
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Mental Health America
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San Diego Council on Literacy |
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Community Health Improvement Partners
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National University |
Sharp Health Plan |
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Community Health Library at Cushman Wellness Center, Sharp
HealthCare
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Palomar Pomerado Health |
Sweetwater Union High School District
- Adult Division |
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County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
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Pfizer, Inc.
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| Escondido Public Library |
READ/San Diego
Adult Literacy Program
San Diego Public Library
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The taskforce has three subcommittees, each focusing on a
specific recommendation (curriculum, training and website).
The role of each Subcommittee is to plan and implement the
recommendations from When Words Get in the Way.