Health Literacy: A Tool for Effective Communication and Engagement
Presenters:
Julie McKinney, MS, Health Literacy Discussion List Moderator, Institute for Healthcare Advancement Health Literacy Specialist, Exceptional Lives, Inc.
Wilma Alvarado-Little, MA MSW, Associate Commissioner, New York State Department of Health Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities Prevention
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Define the scope of health literacy beyond plain language;
Describe three main strategies for using health literacy principles to communicate effectively with diverse communities;
Identify resources to guide staff in becoming a health literate organization.