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DE HCR67
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kamela Smith
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AI Summary
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Proclaims October 2025 as "Health Literacy Month" in Delaware
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Notes that 9 in 10 Americans lack sufficient health literacy to prevent disease, manage chronic conditions, and effectively seek healthcare, according to the American Medical Association
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Cites that 35% of Delawareans aged 16-74 are not proficient readers, with at least 20% reading below sixth-grade level and 13% below third-grade level
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References the Health Literacy Council of Delaware (HLCD), led by the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, ChristianaCare, and Delaware Healthcare Association, which works to improve health literacy statewide
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Continues recognition from 2023 and 2024 when Former Governor John C. Carney previously proclaimed October as Health Literacy Month
Legislative Description
Proclaiming October 2025 As "health Literacy Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/17/2025