Kristen Sismilich created a patient education tool for veterans undergoing chemotherapy at the Baypines VA Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The tool provides pictures and descriptions of common chemotherapy side effects and signs/symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Nurses and patients responded positively to the tool. While the tool still needs approval from the VA, its goal is to improve patient health outcomes and appropriate use of healthcare services by enhancing health literacy as outlined in Healthy People 2020 objectives. Low health literacy is associated with poorer health outcomes and healthcare utilization according to research.