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Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248)

Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248)

Molly Lynch, MPH, and Linda Squiers, PhD, both work within the Communication Practice Area at RTI International. Lynch has over 15 years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs with a focus on health literacy. She now directs RTI’s Audience Engagement Research Program. This includes using human-centered design principles to engage audiences in […] The post Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

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Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248)

Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248)

Molly Lynch, MPH, and Linda Squiers, PhD, both work within the Communication Practice Area at RTI International. Lynch has over 15 years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs with a focus on health literacy. She now directs RTI’s Audience Engagement Research Program. This includes using human-centered design principles to engage audiences in […] The post Developing Materials for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Extreme Low Literacy (HLOL #248) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Start by Assuming Your Audience is Smart and Savvy (HLOL #247)

Start by Assuming Your Audience is Smart and Savvy (HLOL #247)

Rohini Khillan, MPH, has been working in the field of public health policy for over a decade in both federal agencies and large nonprofit organizations. While her focus is primarily on issues of aging and disability, Rohini has worked on a variety of topics that include access to care and socioeconomic disparities. Much of her […] The post Start by Assuming Your Audience is Smart and Savvy (HLOL #247) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Cindy Brach Talks About the Evolution of Health Literacy (HLOL #246)

Cindy Brach Talks About the Evolution of Health Literacy (HLOL #246)

Cindy Brach was the lead for health literacy and cultural competence at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and co-chaired the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Literacy Workgroup. Brach led the creation of many important health literacy tools and resources including the AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, the discussion […] The post Cindy Brach Talks About the Evolution of Health Literacy (HLOL #246) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Innovative Ideas for Using AI in Health Literacy (HLOL #245)

Innovative Ideas for Using AI in Health Literacy (HLOL #245)

Aditya Tummala and Beier Nelson are Co-Founders and Executive Directors of The Health Fluency Project. Their goal is to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) and other technology to help dismantle barriers that prevent people from accessing health services. Tummala is an undergrad student at Harvard College studying Biomedical Engineering. His primary focus is on socioeconomic disparities that […] The post Innovative Ideas for Using AI in Health Literacy (HLOL #245) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Health in Context of People’s Lives (HLOL #244)

Health in Context of People’s Lives (HLOL #244)

Rear Admiral (RDML) Paul Reed, MD is the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, a pediatrician, and a senior U.S. Public Health Service Officer. His primary responsibility is to advise the Assistant Secretary for Health on disease prevention and health promotion programs and policies. […] The post Health in Context of People’s Lives (HLOL #244) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Helping Patients Prepare Lists of Questions to Ask at Medical Appointments (HLOL #243)

Helping Patients Prepare Lists of Questions to Ask at Medical Appointments (HLOL #243)

Akila Muthukumar graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College with a major in human developmental and regenerative biology and a minor in English. Muthukumar helped establish and lead a question-listing service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She also has done a lot of writing, including for the health and medicine website, STAT News. She […] The post Helping Patients Prepare Lists of Questions to Ask at Medical Appointments (HLOL #243) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Applying Plain Language Principles to Translated Health Materials (HLOL #242)

Applying Plain Language Principles to Translated Health Materials (HLOL #242)

Katie Leath MPH, MA, is Director of the Center for Health Literacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Leath is a passionate health communicator who brings years of experience in making health information easy to read, understand, and use. She leads a team of health literacy experts who create and edit health-related […] The post Applying Plain Language Principles to Translated Health Materials (HLOL #242) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Creating a Documentary Film about Caregiving and Mental Health (HLOL #241)

Creating a Documentary Film about Caregiving and Mental Health (HLOL #241)

Richard Lui is an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years in media, technology, and business. He has served as a television news anchor at MSNBC, NBC News, and CNN Worldwide. Among his many accomplishments, Lui spent 15 years in business, serves on boards at non-profit organizations and for-profit firms, and is an ambassador for […] The post Creating a Documentary Film about Caregiving and Mental Health (HLOL #241) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Health Literacy from a Systems Perspective (HLOL #240)

Health Literacy from a Systems Perspective (HLOL #240)

Greg O’Neill, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, is Director of Patient & Family Health Education at ChristianaCare in Delaware. Building on his experience in patient care as a trauma/surgical ICU nurse, O’Neill has developed a team of professionals who champion health literacy best practices systemwide and support all manner of patient education initiatives and vendor relationships. In […] The post Health Literacy from a Systems Perspective (HLOL #240) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Health Literacy: Helping Patients Feel Cared For, and Cared About (HLOL #239)

Health Literacy: Helping Patients Feel Cared For, and Cared About (HLOL #239)

Dr. Mark V. Williams serves as Professor & Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine and BJC HealthCare in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Williams established the first hospitalist program in a U.S. public hospital and continues to promote the role of hospitalists as leaders in the delivery of […] The post Health Literacy: Helping Patients Feel Cared For, and Cared About (HLOL #239) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Artificial Intelligence & Health Communication (HLOL #238)

Artificial Intelligence & Health Communication (HLOL #238)

Claire Wardle, PhD, is co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab and Professor of the Practice at Brown University’s School of Public Health. Wardle is considered a leader in the field of misinformation, verification, and user generated content. Among her many accomplishments, Wardle developed an organization-wide training program about eyewitness media for the British Broadcasting […] The post Artificial Intelligence & Health Communication (HLOL #238) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

The Language of Civility (HLOL #237)

The Language of Civility (HLOL #237)

LouAnn Bala MSN, RN, brings a background as clinical nurse educator and health coach to her work at Get Well. Her publications and research aim to improve quality and safety for patients, further the study of alternative and lifestyle medicine, and build the case for using technology to improve care delivery. Bala has created numerous […] The post The Language of Civility (HLOL #237) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Television Ads for Medications (HLOL #236)

Television Ads for Medications (HLOL #236)

Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D. is President of the National Center for Health Research, a nonprofit think tank that conducts and analyzes research on a wide range of healthcare and health policy issues. She and a team use this research to inform policies and programs that affect the health of adults and children. Among her many accomplishments, Diana […] The post Television Ads for Medications (HLOL #236) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

The Value of Knowing Why Health Literacy Matters (HLOL #235)

The Value of Knowing Why Health Literacy Matters (HLOL #235)

Karen Komondor RN, BSN, CCRN is passionate about health literacy. This comes from knowing why understandable health communication matters so much to her, both personally and professionally. Karen is Founder and President of Health Literacy 360, LLC. Her work includes chairing health literacy programs at an urban teaching hospital, leading health literacy training sessions, and […] The post The Value of Knowing Why Health Literacy Matters (HLOL #235) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Time Toxicity: Time that Patients Can Lose to Treatment (HLOL #234)

Time Toxicity: Time that Patients Can Lose to Treatment (HLOL #234)

Christopher Booth MD, FRCPC, is a Medical Oncologist and Health Services Researcher at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. In his clinical practice, Dr. Booth provides care to patients with gastrointestinal cancers. His research explores issues of access, quality, and value of cancer care in Canada, India, and other nations. Dr. Booth is a well-published author and […] The post Time Toxicity: Time that Patients Can Lose to Treatment (HLOL #234) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Using Art to Communicate About Surgery (HLOL #233)

Using Art to Communicate About Surgery (HLOL #233)

Maria Baimas-George, MD, MPH, not only is a transplant surgeon but also the author and illustrator of The Strength of My Scars, a series of children’s books about a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Dr. Baimas-George is passionate about the value of intertwining art and surgery to improve patient understanding, increase satisfaction, and […] The post Using Art to Communicate About Surgery (HLOL #233) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Communicating About Potential Healthcare Fraud and Abuse (HLOL #232)

Communicating About Potential Healthcare Fraud and Abuse (HLOL #232)

Nicole Liebau, BSW, is Director of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) National Resource Center at the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc. There are over 50 SMP projects across the United States that focus on issues of Medicare fraud, outreach, and education. In this podcast, Nicole Liebau talks with Helen Osborne about: Fraud and […] The post Communicating About Potential Healthcare Fraud and Abuse (HLOL #232) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Words Matter: What We Say and Write Can Affect Health Understanding (HLOL #231)

Words Matter: What We Say and Write Can Affect Health Understanding (HLOL #231)

Elena T. Carbone, DrPH, RD/LDN, FAND is Professor of Nutrition and Associate Dean for Curriculum & Academic Oversight in the Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Carbone has over 25 years of experience in health education, health literacy, and nutrition communication. Her research engages multi-ethnic communities with low health literacy skills and integrates […] The post Words Matter: What We Say and Write Can Affect Health Understanding (HLOL #231) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Wellness and Health Literacy (HLOL #230)

Wellness and Health Literacy (HLOL #230)

Teresa Wagner DrPH, RD/LD, CHWI, has expertise in both wellness and health literacy. She is Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions and in the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She’s also Interim Director/Clinical Executive for Health Literacy at SaferCare Texas, the state’s patient safety institute. […] The post Wellness and Health Literacy (HLOL #230) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Oral Health Literacy: How Diseases of the Mouth Affect Overall Health (HLOL #229)

Oral Health Literacy: How Diseases of the Mouth Affect Overall Health (HLOL #229)

Alice Horowitz, RDH, MA, PhD, is a Research Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at University of Maryland’s School of Public Health in College Park. She was instrumental in initiating the need to address health literacy in dentistry. Dr. Horowitz’s ongoing advocacy, research, and teaching have helped professionals of all disciplines take […] The post Oral Health Literacy: How Diseases of the Mouth Affect Overall Health (HLOL #229) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.