Hello Health Literacy discussion list members!

My name is Julie McKinney, and I am the new moderator of this now fully
moderated list.  I am really excited to have the role of focusing on
this list and finding ways to stimulate discussion about health
literacy. Debbie has done a great job over the years, and I'm glad that
she will still be around on the list.

A little about who I am... I have been involved with the National
Institute for Literacy's LINCS program for the past several years as
Coordinator of the Health & Literacy Special Collection website, so I
am
familiar with the discussion lists. 

I have been working at World Education for 9 years on a variety of
health literacy projects, including the resource guide "Culture, Health
and Literacy", for which this list was a great help in researching and
promoting. I have also taught ESOL and coordinated special projects in
the literacy and health fields.

As for the switch to fully moderated lists, I hope the transition is
smooth, and that the new format does not interfere too much with the
flow of discussion. I will check for and pass on postings at least
twice
a day, and usually more often. 

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or
concerns about the list. And of course  pass on any ideas or questions
for discussion. 

Sincerely,

Julie McKinney
jmckinney at worlded.org