The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative helps states teach their students and adults the language to advocate for their needs.

I have spent many years trying to provide insight and educate the public with a focus on health promotion/disease prevention. The issue of health literacy is an integral component to assist ...

Adult literacy advocate Toni Cordell recounts the story of feeling comforted when her doctor told her that her medical concern could be solved with an easy surgery. She agreed to proceed without ...

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, ...

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 ...

October marks a special occasion in the world of public health: the 25th anniversary of Health Literacy Month. It might not be a holiday you circle on your calendar, but it’s one that deeply impacts ...