Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPodcast Interviews With Those In-the-Know About Heath Literacy
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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...
Promoting Early Childhood Literacy through Local Laundromats (HLOL #197)
April 01, 2020 06:00 - 8.89 MBBrian Wallace is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Coin Laundry Association and Executive Director of the LaundryCares Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to provide laundry services, books, and literacy resources to those in need. This includes their Laundry Literacy Coalition–an initiative to promote early childhood literacy through America’s laundromats. In this podcast, Brian […] The post Promoting Early Childhood Literacy through Local Laundromats (HLOL #197) appeared fi...
My Life, My Story: An Initiative to Help Tell Each Patient’s Story (HLOL #196)
March 01, 2020 06:00 - 8.99 MBSusan Nathan, MD is a Geriatrician and Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician at VA Boston Healthcare System. She is an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and adjunct Instructor in Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Nathan is the site director for the My Life, My Story Project at VA Boston. Thor […] The post My Life, My Story: An Initiative to Help Tell Each Patient’s Story (HLOL #196) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
My Life, My Story: In Initiative to Help Tell Each Patient’s Story (HLOL #196)
March 01, 2020 06:00 - 8.99 MBSusan Nathan, MD is a Geriatrician and Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician at VA Boston Healthcare System. She is an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and adjunct Instructor in Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Nathan is the site director for the My Life, My Story Project at VA Boston. Thor […]
Encouraging Healthy Food Choices with Traffic-Light Labels and Choice Architecture (HLOL #195)
February 01, 2020 06:00 - 8.84 MBAnne Thorndike MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Much of her work focuses on individual and population-level behavioral interventions to prevent cardiometabolic disease. Through implementation research, Dr. Thorndike and her team demonstrated the effectiveness of traffic light labels, choice architecture, social norms, […] The post Encouraging Healthy Food Choices with Traffic-Light Labels and Choice A...
How Chaplains Help Patients Make Meaning of Illness (HLOL #194)
January 01, 2020 06:00 - 9.37 MBReverend Christiaan Beukman, a native of the Netherlands, moved to the Boston area decades ago. He attended Harvard Divinity School and Andover-Newton Theological School and was the Protestant Chaplain and Diversity Specialist at a community hospital in Boston. He now serves as the Pastoral Ministries Manager at a large retirement community. He also is an Archdeacon […] The post How Chaplains Help Patients Make Meaning of Illness (HLOL #194) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcas...
Communicating About Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (HLOL #193)
December 01, 2019 06:00Katrien Goethals is Partner at the Institute for the Advancement of Health and Wellbeing: Dementia/Alzheimer’s. She lectures on dementia, facilitates groups for caregivers, and moderates a podcast that is part of a larger project to examine Alzheimer’s and Dementia from a public policy, public relations, and advocacy perspective. In all this work, Goethals brings her […] The post Communicating About Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (HLOL #193) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Pod...
PREPARE For Your Care: An Online Tool to Make Medical Decision Making Easier for Patients and Caregivers (HLOL #192)
November 01, 2019 06:00 - 11.1 MBRebecca Sudore MD is a geriatrician, palliative medicine physician, and health services researcher. She also is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF (University of California San Francisco). In addition, Dr. Sudore directs the Vulnerable Populations for Aging Research Core of the UCSF Older Adults Independence (Pepper) Center and co-directs the Innovation and […] The post PREPARE For Your Care: An Online Tool to Make Medical Decision Making Easier for Patients and Car...
Health Literacy Month: 20th Anniversary Edition (HLOL #191)
October 01, 2019 06:00 - 10.5 MBThis podcast is unlike most others, for it is a conversation about Health Literacy Month with Helen Osborne and Michael Villaire. Helen Osborne is president of Health Literacy Consulting, author of the book Health Literacy from A to Z, and founder of Health Literacy Month. She also is producer and host of this podcast series, Health […] The post Health Literacy Month: 20th Anniversary Edition (HLOL #191) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.
When Patient’s Create Their Own Medical Binders: A Powerful Way to Get Organized and Feel More in Control (HLOL #190)
September 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.9 MBBridget Gaglio PhD, MPH is a Senior Program Officer for the Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science program at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). She works to improve communication and dissemination of evidence-based information among patients and their healthcare providers. Gaglio has published papers on patient-centered communication, health literacy, and dissemination and implementation of health interventions. […]
When Patients Create Their Own Medical Binders: A Powerful Way to Get Organized and Feel More in Control (HLOL #190)
September 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.9 MBBridget Gaglio PhD, MPH is a Senior Program Officer for the Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science program at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). She works to improve communication and dissemination of evidence-based information among patients and their healthcare providers. Gaglio has published papers on patient-centered communication, health literacy, and dissemination and implementation of health interventions. […] The post When Patients Create Their Own Medica...
Vaccine Literacy (HLOL #189)
August 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.19 MBScott Ratzan M.D., M.P.A., M.A., has three decades of pioneering accomplishments in the U.S. and globally in health literacy, health communication, and strategic diplomacy. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives, and serves on the Board of Global Health for the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Beyond his many publications and […] The post Vaccine Literacy (HLOL #189) appeared first on Health Literacy Out ...
Health Literacy Listening Tour (HLOL#188)
July 01, 2019 06:00 - 10.5 MBAudrey Riffenburgh Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience in health literacy and plain language. Dr. Riffenburgh is President of Health Literacy Connections (formerly Plain Language Works). Her firm helps healthcare systems, health-related agencies, and companies use health literacy and plain language to improve audience communication and meet organizational goals. Dr. Riffenburgh is widely recognized […] The post Health Literacy Listening Tour (HLOL#188) appeared first on Health Literacy Ou...
Archie Willard Talks About Struggling to Read (HLOL #187)
June 01, 2019 06:00 - 8.84 MBIn this podcast first broadcast in 2008, Archie Willard shares a message that is as important today as it was then. I hope you enjoy and learn from this HLOL Classic. Archie Willard was an ardent and articulate advocate for health literacy. He chaired health literacy workshops and participated in health literacy programs run by […]
The Family’s Voice in Practice, Research, and Foundations (HLOL #186)
May 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.83 MBSharon Cray earned a degree in accountancy and worked in business for several years. She entered the world of healthcare as a parent, caregiver, and active volunteer when two of her three children were diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Her participation now includes volunteering with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and serving on the Family Advisory Council […]
Communicating When There Is a Wide Range of Worry (HLOL #185)
April 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.16 MBEmilie Johnson, MD, MPH, is a pediatric urologist and health services researcher in Chicago, IL. She cares for pediatric urology patients (and their families) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, and is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Northwestern University. In her practice, Dr. Johnson address the medical and surgical needs of children […]
Health Literacy and People Who Are Homeless (HLOL #184)
March 01, 2019 06:00 - 11.2 MBSamantha Wood devotes herself to serving those who are the most vulnerable and helping them fulfill their life goals. Wood is Senior Housing Stabilization Case Manager at The Haven–a multi-resource day shelter for people who are homeless. The Haven is located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Samantha Wood takes pride in serving the area near where she […]
Building Bridges of Health Literacy: Connecting Globally, Acting Locally, Learning Together (HLOL #183)
February 01, 2019 06:00 - 8.78 MBKristine Sørensen is founding director of the Global Health Literacy Academy. Kristine Sørensen also is the first president of the International Health Literacy Association, chair of Health Literacy Europe, and advisor to the WHO on health literacy. She now lives in Denmark. In this podcast, Kristine Sørensen talks with Helen Osborne about: Health literacy efforts […]
Elderspeak (HLOL #182)
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 9.91 MBAnna I. Corwin Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary’s College of California. Trained in Linguistic and Medical Anthropology, Dr. Corwin’s work focuses on understanding how cultural practices and communication shape older individuals’ experiences of their lives, their bodies, and aging. Much of Dr. Corwin’s research has examined how and why American Catholic […]
Communicating Clearly Takes More Than Simple Words (HLOL #181)
December 01, 2018 06:00 - 9.69 MBLauren McCormack PhD, MPSH is Vice President of RTI International’s Public Health Research Division and Adjunct Associate Professor in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. McCormack’s research bridges the fields of health communication and health policy. It involves developing, testing, and evaluating interventions to promote patient-centered care, patient engagement, and informed decision-making. An […]
The Opioid Crisis and Health Literacy (HLOL #180)
November 01, 2018 06:00 - 8.66 MBAlex Hogan is a multimedia journalist at STAT, which is a health and science news site from Boston Globe Media Partners. Hogan produces videos, illustrations and animations with the aim of making often complex topics accessible. In 2017, he produced the short documentary, “Runnin,'” which took an intimate look at the impact of the opioid […]
Plain Language: It’s About Smartening Up, Not Dumbing Down (HLOL #179)
October 01, 2018 06:00 - 11.2 MBKaren Schriver PhD is President of KSA Communication Design and Research—a Pittsburgh-based consultancy focused on making information clear, compelling, and usable. She helps organizations draw on the latest empirical research so they can write and design more effective people-centered communications. She is a former professor of rhetoric and information design at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. […]
Visual Metaphors: When Words Alone Are Not Enough (HLOL #178)
September 01, 2018 06:00 - 10.2 MBAlex Thomas MDand Gary Ashwal MA are co-founders of Booster Shot Media. Alex is a board-certified pediatric allergist/immunologist and a cartoonist/illustrator with more than 20 years’ experience. Gary is a health communication specialist and multimedia producer of healthcare content. With 15+ years of creative partnership, Alex and Gary apply their combined experience to produce comic books, […]
Health Literacy and Justice-Involved Individuals (HLOL #177)
August 01, 2018 06:00 - 10.4 MBDavid Young is a Professor and Community Health Specialist at Montana State University. His work involves improving the health and well-being of vulnerable, at-risk, marginalized, hard-to-reach populations. Young’s research is focused on promoting health literacy, health insurance literacy, and improved self-care management skills of those who are incarcerated. In this podcast, Helen Osborne talks with David […]
Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science: Using Improv to Communicate with Your Audience in Effective and Engaging Ways (HLOL #176)
July 01, 2018 06:00 - 11.2 MBThe Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is located at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. As stated on its website, The Alda Center “empowers scientists and health professionals to communicate complex topics in clear, vivid, and engaging ways.” Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, is Director of the Alda Center and Professor in Stony Brook’s School […]
Making Lab Test Results More Meaningful (HLOL #175)
June 01, 2018 06:00 - 11.9 MBBrian J. Zikmund-Fisher, Ph.D.is Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and Research Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He also is Associate Director of University of Michigan’s Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine. Trained in decision psychology and behavioral economics, Dr. Zikmund-Fisher designs and […]
Dream Big: Making a Health Literacy Difference Within an Organization and Beyond (HLOL #174)
May 01, 2018 06:00 - 9.44 MBLaurie Myers is the Global Health Literacy Director for Merck & Co, Inc. In this role, Myers leads the company’s health literacy efforts globally. Her leadership has helped to improve patient communications in medication labeling, packaging, clinical trial materials, lay summaries, patient education, and more. Myers presents this work at conferences around the world and […]
Talking About Ticks and Other Environmental Health Concerns. (HLOL #173)
April 01, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 10.2 MBAaron Frechette’s background is in journalism. Starting as a teenager, Frechette has worked in both radio and newspaper as a reporter and editor. He also is experienced in facilitating public forums about issues that affect the community. Frechette now brings this wide array of communication skills to his work at the Rhode Island Department of […]
Digital Content Strategy: Being Agile When Communicating About Health (HLOL #172)
March 01, 2018 06:00 - 16 minutes - 8.54 MBLeigh Curtin-Wilding, MSc is a content author, strategist, storyteller, and marketing communication professional. Her passion is making health information usable and meaningful for today’s consumer. Leigh serves as director of, and teaches at, Boston University’s online graduate program in Health Communication. In this podcast, Leigh Curtin-Wilding talks with Helen Osborne about: Being agile in health […]
Consider Culture and Language When Communicating About Health (HLOL #171)
February 01, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBWilma Alvarado-Little MA, MSW focuses on health equity from a linguistic and cultural perspective. She serves as the Associate Commissioner for New York State’s Department of Health and Director of its Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities. Her experience includes work in public policy, research, health literacy, and health disparities prevention. Alvarado-Little also is […]
Wellness, Women, and Health Literacy (HLOL #170)
January 01, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.37 MBRuth Parker MD, MACP is Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. For over two decades, her work has focused on research, education, and policy efforts to advance our nation’s health literacy. Ruth Parker’s health literacy accomplishments are many including being an author of the Test of Functional Health Literacy […]
Law Enforcement, Risk Management, and Health Literacy (HLOL #169)
December 01, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.84 MBHeather Schragg is Director of Patient Experience at Eaton Rapids Medical Center in Eaton Rapids, MI. She not only oversees the hospital’s Risk and Quality Management programs but also its initiatives to improve patient and employee experiences. Heather is committed to helping patients navigate and understand the complicated healthcare system. Mitch Ross is a police officer […]
Advance Care Planning: Communicating Clearly Before There Is a Crisis (HLOL #168)
November 01, 2017 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.62 MBAretha Delight Davis MD, JD, and Angelo Volandes MD, MPH, are an amazing team. They not only are married to each another but also created, run, research, and otherwise make possible ACP Decisions — an ever-growing collection of video support tools designed to help patients and families make informed decisions about advance care planning and […]
Efforts to Improve the Readability of Medication Labels (HLOL #167)
October 01, 2017 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.38 MBJoanne Schwartzberg MD is Scholar-in-Residence for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Her career is filled with important accomplishments including many years of teaching, writing, researching, and creating healthcare policy. In my opinion, it’s also thanks in large part to Dr. Schwartzberg’s leadership at the American Medical Association (AMA) that the field of […]