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D.C. Code § 7-757.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) "Health literacy" means the ability to make informed decisions about one's personal health, to prevent or treat illness, based on an understanding of the principles of obtaining, processing, and comprehending basic health informa…
D.C. Code § 7-757.02 Establishment of the District Health Literacy Council
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There is established a Health Literacy Council in the District of Columbia that shall advise the Mayor and the Council on promoting health literacy for residents of the District and helping residents develop a working knowledge of mental health.
D.C. Code § 7-757.03 Members of the Health Literacy Council
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The Health Literacy Council shall be composed of 15 members, as follows: (a)(1) One member shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight over the Department of Health; (2) One member shall be the President of the University of the District of Colum…
D.C. Code § 7-757.04 Duties of the Health Literacy Council
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(a) The Health Literacy Council shall: (1) Meet at least quarterly; (2) Create and operate under its own rules of procedure; (3) Develop a plan to be submitted to the Mayor and the Council within 6 months after March 6, 2018, for the coordination of the District's health literacy…
