Health Literacy Media

07/23/2025

☀️ Let's play ! Plain language makes it easier for everyone to understand the risks of too much sun, and how to stay safe. Small changes in how we communicate can make a big difference.

07/18/2025

🏥 Half of hospitalized patients struggle with health literacy. Those with low health literacy are more likely to return to the ER, costing patients and the system. Clear communication = better care + lower costs.
Source: https://bit.ly/44CvVNe

07/16/2025

🧠 Patients forget up to 80% of what their provider says after a visit, and nearly half of what they do remember is wrong. Clear communication is a safety tool! Pro tip: Give patients a summary material. Source: Kessels, 2003

07/11/2025

☀️ July is UV Awareness Month! Swipe for a . Plain language helps everyone learn how to stay safe from harmful UV rays!

07/08/2025

🌞 July is UV Awareness Month! Protect your skin and eyes — wear sunscreen, find shade, rock those sunglasses, and put on a wide-brimmed hat. UV safety isn’t just for summer — it’s a year-round habit!

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate independence, community, and the power of coming together. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful holiday filled with connection, reflection, and maybe a few fireworks! https://bit.ly/45MKLDc

Happy 4th of July from your favorite health literacy team!

07/02/2025

💡 The Health Inclusivity Index shows that countries can save big money if they focus on removing healthcare barriers (factors that keep people from achieving their best health) for 4 groups of people. Read more here: http://bit.ly/45Qv8uh

06/30/2025

🧠 June is . We are marking it by celebrating our 6-year creative partnership with a research team from the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Washington University in St. Louis: https://bit.ly/44b3xD8

HLM client project highlight

06/23/2025

👐🏽 It’s ! Let’s talk plain language in accessible health communication. Swipe for a that makes health info clearer for everyone - because accessibility starts with understanding.

06/19/2025

✊🏾 This , we honor freedom and reflect on the fight for racial justice.
Health literacy empowers communities. Access to care is freedom in action.

06/18/2025

♾️ It’s !
We celebrate neurodiversity and the strengths, voices, and identities of people with autism. Inclusion starts with listening. Clear, accessible communication helps everyone thrive.

06/10/2025

🩺 It’s ! Let’s make men’s health info easier to understand. Swipe for a — and share with a man you care about. He might be due for a check-up or health test.