Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPodcast Interviews With Those In-the-Know About Heath Literacy
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Innovative Ideas for Using AI in Health Literacy (HLOL #245)
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAditya 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 Lite...
Health in Context of People’s Lives (HLOL #244)
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBRear 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)
January 01, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAkila 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 L...
Applying Plain Language Principles to Translated Health Materials (HLOL #242)
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBKatie 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)
November 01, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRichard 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)
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBGreg 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)
September 01, 2023 06:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDr. 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)
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBClaire 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 Heal...
The Language of Civility (HLOL #237)
July 01, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBLouAnn 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)
June 01, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBDiana 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)
May 01, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBKaren 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 Lou...
Time Toxicity: Time that Patients Can Lose to Treatment (HLOL #234)
April 01, 2023 06:01 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBChristopher 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...
Using Art to Communicate About Surgery (HLOL #233)
March 01, 2023 06:01 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBMaria 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)
February 01, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MBNicole 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)
January 01, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBElena 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 ...
Wellness and Health Literacy (HLOL #230)
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBTeresa 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)
November 01, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBAlice 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...
Bullet Points and Other Types of Lists (HLOL #228)
October 01, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBGenevieve Walker, PhD, is a medical writer and editor who creates plain-language educational and marketing content for patients and other health care consumers. Through her business, Bridge Health Communications, Genevieve helps organizations strategize, develop, and execute communications with patients and the public. In this podcast, Genevieve Walker talks with Helen Osborne about: How lists are […] The post Bullet Points and Other Types of Lists (HLOL #228) appeared first on Health Liter...
A Standardized Patient’s Perspective of Health Communication (HLOL #227)
September 01, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBKip Clark describes himself as being passionate about better and more meaningful communication. This belief guides his work as a standardized patient with medical students and as a podcast host and producer. Clark came to working as a standardized patient work from a background in improv comedy. He is a graduate of Kenyon College with […] The post A Standardized Patient’s Perspective of Health Communication (HLOL #227) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Building Trust with Each Audience (HLOL #226)
August 01, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBLenora Johnson, DrPH, MPH directs the science policy, engagement, health education, and public-facing communication initiatives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institute of Health (NIH). This office supports and coordinates the public facing messaging and information delivery channels on behalf of NHLBI. One of the many projects Dr. Johnson works with […] The post Building Trust with Each Audience (HLOL #226) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Lou...
Live Virtual Group Patient Education: Creating Content, Delivering Sessions, and Meeting Needs (HLOL #225)
July 01, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBTedi Brash and Melissa Yan are based in Toronto, Canada. They, along with Rashmi Bhide, are authors of the terrific how-to resource, “A Guide to Developing Live Virtual Group Patient Education: Nine Steps to Success.” Brash is a Patient and Family Education Specialist at Unity Health Toronto. She works with clinical teams, patients, and families to create […] The post Live Virtual Group Patient Education: Creating Content, Delivering Sessions, and Meeting Needs (HLOL #225) appeared first on...
Health Communication in Context of Each Person’s Life (HLOL #224)
June 01, 2022 06:01 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBChristine Wilson has focused on health communication throughout her career. Her experience includes being Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Fox Chase Cancer, Vice President for Communications at the American Association for Cancer Research, and now Vice President for Advocacy Communications at the National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF). Wilson brings in the patient’s voice […] The post Health Communication in Context of Each Person’s Life (HLOL #224) appeared first on ...
Blood Testing: What Is Learned in the Lab (HLOL #223)
May 01, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBParul Bhargava, MD is Professor & Vice-Chair of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is a pathologist with subspecialty training in hematology. Dr. Bhargava describes herself as passionate about medical education and has authored or edited numerous academic publications. In this podcast, Dr. Bhargava talks with Helen Osborne about: Diagnostic […] The post Blood Testing: What Is Learned in the Lab (HLOL #223) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Lou...
Survivors? Choosing Words about People Who Have, or Have Had, a Serious Illness (HLOL #222)
April 01, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 8.73 MBDr. Emily Tonorezos is Director of the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship which is part of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences. Dr. Tonorezos leads NCI’s efforts to address challenges facing cancer survivors and their families. These efforts include preventing or mitigating adverse effects and improving the health and well-being […] The post Survivors? Choosing Words about People Who Have, or Have Had, a Serious Illness (HLOL #222) appeared fi...
Communicating When Vision is a Concern (HLOL #221)
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 9 MBJoe Weisse is co-coordinator for the Low Vision Support Group of Natick for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Now retired, for 33 years Weisse was Public Information Officer for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Using his communications background, Weisse is a longtime Amateur (ham) Radio operator making contacts with stations […] The post Communicating When Vision is a Concern (HLOL #221) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Motivational Interviewing (HLOL #220)
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBLaura A. Saunders, MSSW is a social worker with expertise in Motivational interviewing (MI). She works with University of Wisconsin-Madison at the Great Lakes Addictions, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Saunders leads motivational interviewing workshops for professionals in many fields including health care, education, human services, public health, and criminal justice. She is an […] The post Motivational Interviewing (HLOL #220) appeared first on Health Literacy...
Making Materials Relatable and Readable (HLOL #219)
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBPaula Worby (pictured on the right) and Miriam Lara-Mejia both work at Hesperian Health Guides, a non-profit publisher best known for the book Where There Is No Doctor that is used throughout the world. Hesperian has more than a dozen books on a broad range of health topics and makes almost all of that content available […] The post Making Materials Relatable and Readable (HLOL #219) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Words Matter: What We Say and Write Can Affect Health Understanding (HLOL #231)
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBElena 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 ...
Patients as partners in medical education, practice, and governance (HLOL #218)
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBProfessor Jason Last, MD, is University Dean of Students at University College Dublin in Ireland. Building on his experience as a practicing physician, Last has led and participated in many graduate medical education initiatives and programs. This includes work in patient education and advocacy. In this podcast, Professor Last talks with Helen Osborne about: The […] The post Patients as partners in medical education, practice, and governance (HLOL #218) appeared first on Health Literacy Out...
Publishing and Sharing Health Literacy Research and Experiences (HLOL #217)
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 8.8 MBAisha Langford, PhD, MPH is an assistant professor of population health at NYU Langone Health. Her research interests include health communication and medical decision-making in certain chronic health conditions. Prior to working in academic research, Langford held professional roles in public relations, adult literacy, and community outreach. She is an active member of several professional societies and serves […] The post Publishing and Sharing Health Literacy Research and Experiences (HL...
Plain Language Summaries of Research Studies (HLOL #216)
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBMaureen Maurer brings a strong background in health behavior and health education. Her work focuses on engaging patients, families, and community members in health research, health care delivery, and health policy. Maurer, a principal researcher at the American Institutes for Research, directs a research support project for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) called the […] The post Plain Language Summaries of Research Studies (HLOL #216) appeared first on Health Litera...
New Clinicians & Health Literacy: Putting Classroom Learning into Everyday Practice (HLOL #215)
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBJoi R. Canton MSN, RN, NPD-BC is a nurse and Manager of Community Outreach in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to many years in clinical practice, Canton brings experience as a clinical educator, clinical instructor, nurse leader, and preceptor/mentor for novice nurses. In this podcast, Joi Canton talks with Helen Osborne about: Why it can […] The post New Clinicians & Health Literacy: Putting Classroom Learning into Everyday Practice (HLOL #215) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud P...
Biologic Sex, Gender Identity and Expression, and Other Issues to Consider When Communicating About Health (HLOL #214)
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBJaime Collins describes herself as a passionately curious woman with a deep love of humanity. Collins says that it was through a life-long journey of self-discovery that she learned and unlearned the societal dictates that for years had kept her imprisoned in a gender that wasn’t hers. Eventually Collins learned to love and accept herself […] The post Biologic Sex, Gender Identity and Expression, and Other Issues to Consider When Communicating About Health (HLOL #214) appeared first on Heal...
Uncertainty: What It Is and Ways to Help (HLOL #213)
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBPaul Han, MD, MA, MPH is Senior Scientist in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences and Adjunct Investigator in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Han’s research focuses on understanding and improving the communication and management of uncertainty in health care. His clinical background is in […] The post Uncertainty: What It Is and Ways to Help (HLOL #213) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Making Health Information Accessible to People with Disabilities (HLOL #212)
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBLiz Persaud is the Program and Outreach Manager for Tools for Life, Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program at the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) within the College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a nationally recognized public speaker and advocate addressing the need to build bridges and solidify gaps […] The post Making Health Information Accessible to People with Disabilities (HLOL #212) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Tech Update and New Website Design
May 17, 2021 18:38 - 1 minute - 803 KBThis is a simple notice for podcast subscribers to let them know that there is a small chance that there could be issues with the feed as we make a transition to a new web server (and a spiffy new website design!). If you don’t see a June 1st episode, search for Health Literacy Out […] The post Tech Update and New Website Design appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Patient Authors of Research Studies (HLOL #211)
May 01, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBProfessor Karen L. Woolley BHMS Ed Hons PhD CMPP has conducted and published more than 100 research studies on patient involvement and ethical practices in medical communications. She brings to this work extensive experience as a university professor, hospital director, journal editor, and senior leader at an international pharmaceutical company and a medical communications company. […] The post Patient Authors of Research Studies (HLOL #211) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podca...
Talking about Patient Education Practice Guidelines for Health Professionals (HLOL #210)
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBCarolyn Cutilli, PhD, RN is past president of the Health Care Education Association (HCEA) and co-chair of HCEA’s Patient Education Guidelines work group. She also is a patient education specialist at Penn Medicine and adjunct professor of nursing research and health policy at American International College. Cutilli writes and speaks about many aspects of health communication, including geriatric […] The post Talking about Patient Education Practice Guidelines for Health Professionals (HLOL...
Telemedicine: Communicating About Health by Phone or 2-Way Video (HLOL #209)
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBCliff Coleman M.D., M.P.H. is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Coleman practices as a family medicine physician at a Federally Qualified Health Center. His clinical interests include treating medically complex individuals and underserved populations. Dr. Coleman is also a national health literacy expert. His ongoing research and teaching help lead the way […] The post Telemedicine: Communicating About Health by Phone or 2-Way Video (HLOL #...
Health Literacy Model with Multiple Variables and Actions (HLOL #208)
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBDr. Rima Rudd has been a member of the faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for over 30 years. Her work focuses on community health, inequities, and literacy related barriers to health information, services, and care. Dr. Rudd is one of the founders of, and leaders in, health literacy studies. In […] The post Health Literacy Model with Multiple Variables and Actions (HLOL #208) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
Pictograms: Images that Represent Ideas in Simple and Literal Ways (HLOL #207)
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBMareika Phillips is an experienced graphic designer. Now at Communicate Health, she leads the team that develops creative design solutions to make health information engaging and accessible. Phillips believes deeply in design as a universal language and focuses her work on making design accessible for all people. In this podcast, Mareika Phillips talks with Helen Osborne […] The post Pictograms: Images that Represent Ideas in Simple and Literal Ways (HLOL #207) appeared first on Health Lite...
Designing Online Instructional Programs (HLOL #206)
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBMark Hagerty is an instructional designer, learning specialist, and medical editor. He has built online training programs that teach thousands of students. Many of these focus on scientific and medical topics. Hagerty’s work includes creating continuing education courses, editing scientific documents, and preparing customized visual presentations as the owner of Biomedical Writing Services, LLC. In this […] The post Designing Online Instructional Programs (HLOL #206) appeared first on Healt...
Online Games and Health Teaching: For People of All Ages, Abilities, and Savvy (HLOL #205)
November 01, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBNick Bowman Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts on the uses and effects of video games and other interactive media. Bowman is the incoming editor of Journal of Media Psychology and completed a Fulbright program in Taiwan studying persuasive applications […] The post Online Games and Health Teaching: For People of All Ages, Abilities, and Savvy (HLOL #205) appeared first on Heal...
Writing Legal Notices to Help Readers Act in Their Best Interest (HLOL #204)
October 15, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBBarbra Kingsley, PhD is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Kingsley-Kleimann Group and Chair of the Center for Plain Language. Barbra Kingsley is an expert in information design and plain language with a deep understanding of how individuals, particularly vulnerable populations, use print and online information. She believes that clear communication not only invites understanding […] The post Writing Legal Notices to Help Readers Act in Their Best Interest (HLOL #204) appeared first on ...
Health Literacy and Health Equity (HLOL #203)
October 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBJanet Ohene-Frempong MS, is a plain language and cross-cultural communications consultant with decades of experience in patient/provider communications. Her accomplishments are many. They include leading workshops, keynoting conferences, writing and editing plain language projects, and consulting with a wide range of clients on health-related topics. Janet Ohene-Frempong has deservedly received numerous accolades and awards for […] The post Health Literacy and Health Equity (HLOL #203) appe...
Communicating Complex Health Messages in a Complex World (HLOL #202)
September 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBGlen Nowak Ph.D. is Professor of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Director of the Grady College Center for Health and Risk Communication. Nowak has provided senior-level leadership on communicating about topics that include infectious disease, public health risks, and immunizations for government agencies, […] The post Communicating Complex Health Messages in a Complex World (HLOL #202) appeared first on H...
Creating Materials to Meet Urgent Health Needs (HLOL #201)
August 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIris Feinberg, PhD is the Associate Director of the Adult Literacy Research Center at Georgia State University. She is a health literacy researcher and research assistant professor in the Department of Learning Sciences. Dr. Feinberg and a team created the easy-to-read booklet about COVID-19, “Answers to Coronavirus Questions.” In this podcast, Iris Feinberg talks with Helen Osborne […] The post Creating Materials to Meet Urgent Health Needs (HLOL #201) appeared first on Health Literacy Out...
Health Literacy Out Loud: 200 Episodes of Listening & Learning (HLOL #200)
July 01, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBAdam Weiss brings years of experience in podcasting, online video, and live broadcasting with a specific focus on scientific and medical content. He has hosted, launched, or produced podcasts for clients that include the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the American Institute of Physics, and the Western Veterinary Conference. One of his early projects was starting the […] The post Health Literacy Out Loud: 200 Episodes of Listening & Learning (HLOL #200) appeared first on Health Li...
Integrating Health Literacy into Clinical Research (HLOL #199)
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.94 MBSylvia Baedorf Kassis MPH, CYT focuses on many aspects of clinical research. Her work includes understanding the experience of research participants and incorporating their insights into study processes. Among her many accomplishments, Sylvia and her team created a health literacy website especially for clinical research stakeholders. This is part of a larger initiative from the Multi-Regional […] The post Integrating Health Literacy into Clinical Research (HLOL #199) appeared first on Heal...
Patient-Oriented Discharge Summaries: Helping Patients Easily Understand Their Transition from Hospital to Home (HLOL #198)
May 01, 2020 06:00 - 8 MBShoshana Hahn-Goldberg, PhD is a scientist and project lead at the University Health Network’s OpenLab in Canada. She works with a multi-disciplinary team to discover and create solutions to issues in the health system using techniques that span design, research, and operational modeling. Shoshana Hanh-Goldberg manages the Patient Oriented Discharge Summaries (PODS) project that is […] The post Patient-Oriented Discharge Summaries: Helping Patients Easily Understand Their Transition from Ho...