Engaging, Easy to Understand Health Program
The Healthwise Ix Conversation on Dealing With Low Back Pain won the ClearMark Grand Award, the top recognition from the Center for Plain Language, for its clear and effective presentation of low back pain information.

Healthwise Ix Conversations are virtual coaching programs that use an evidence-based behavior change approach to help people manage important health issues.

The Conversation on Dealing With Low Back Pain teaches people about low back pain treatment guidelines and helps them decide how to actively deal with their low back pain. It uses plain language so that people understand what’s being said the first time.

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A Suite of Conversations for High-Priority Health Issues
Conversations can be placed on Web sites, patient portals, or in care management programs to engage people to manage their condition. Healthwise has developed virtual coaching programs for a variety of health conditions.

Ix Conversations on Wellness: Getting Active Dealing With Stress Healthy Eating Healthy Weight Healthy Thinking Quitting Smoking Again Sleeping Well

Ix Conversations on Complex Medical Issues: Asthma and Controller Medicines Beta-Blockers to Prevent Another Heart Attack Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks Dealing With Low Back Pain Diabetes and A1c Testing Medicine to Treat Depression Statins for People With Diabetes or Heart Problems

About the Award
The ClearMark Award is the Center for Plain Language’s top recognition for outstanding communication in print or electronic media.

The Center for Plain Language is a D.C.-based nonprofit organization that wants government and business documents to be clear and understandable. They support those who use plain language, train those who should use plain language, and urge people to demand plain language in all the documents they receive, read, and use. Learn more about the Center for Plain Language at www.centerforplainlanguage.org.