VIRGINIA ADULT ESOL
HEALTH LITERACY TOOLKIT

Links for Learners

This section is for English language learners.

It has helpful information about going to the doctor in the United States.

Practice the information with your teacher.

Share the information with your family and friends.

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6.1 ESOL Health Care Tips Important basic information about health care in the U.S.: Finding health care Communicating with the doctor or hospital Paying for health care Understanding health information

6.2 Tips for Using a Health Clinic Information about: Finding a clinic Clinic services Clinic costs Making a clinic appointment

6.3 Tips for Talking with the Doctor More ideas to help you: Communicate better with doctors Understand information better Remember information better

6.4 My Medical History Practice writing down a medical history for you and your family. Share the information with doctors.

6.5 My Medication List Practice writing information about your medications. Share the information with doctors.

6.6 Understanding Information from My Doctor If you need help to remember important information from a doctor, you can give this form to the doctor.

6.7 Health Care Resources in Virginia Learn where to go for: Medical care Vision care Hearing care Dental care Women's health care Mental health care Low cost prescriptions Help with insurance And more!

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