Most physicians work hard to diagnose patients’ conditions and develop effective treatment plans. However, when any part of ...

Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions. The U.S. government now recognizes both personal and organizational responsibility for health ...

The two-day summit will convene health professionals to discuss advancing health literacy and improving patient outcomes. UNT Health Fort Worth is hosting th ...

Did you know that understanding health information better can help us lead healthier lives? As a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), I see every day how much knowing more ...

Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s goal is to do more than just provide medical care to every patient. Providers and staff strive to educate patients and give them insights they need to make informed ...

Digital technologies, from telemedicine and AI to social media, are now deeply embedded in public health systems, healthcare delivery, and everyday health ...

Taking care of our own health and that of our family is an ongoing part of everyday life, not just when we visit a doctor or hospital. Increasing our health literacy can help us protect our health, ...

Assessing health literacy levels soon after hospital admission and adjusting discharge instructions accordingly helped reduce ...