Read for Health

The Florida Department of Health knows that the ability to read, write, and understand letters and numbers is a basic component to maintaining good health and eliminating health disparities. The Read For Health Initiative was created to educate the public and health professionals about the importance of reading to good health.

MISSION

To improve the health and welfare of Florida citizens by incorporating reading and literacy-related activities into the scope of services delivered to all Department of Health customers.

VISION

From birth throughout life, all of Florida's families will include reading to develop and maintain good health, thereby enabling families to:

• Access health care appropriately.
• Understand and follow basic health care instructions.
• Interact with their children in ways that will lead to optimal growth and development.
• Make informed health and life decisions.