Research suggests that the single biggest indicator of health status of a society is its level of health literacy. Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
There is no shortage of academic study in the area of health literacy, with much of it focussed on literacy rates and why health literacy is important. There is an underwhelming amount of programs designed to address issues to improve health literacy among target populations.
I'm starting a new non-profit to deliver health literacy programs to specific populations in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Our strategy is to develop a speakers' bureau of subject experts, develop consistent and appropriate presentations and materials, and delivery seminars and talks to established groups and organizations of seniors, low income women, and youth.
If you have subject expertise, literacy subjects, or an established group that would benefit from the delivery of a health literacy program, please let us know.
Astrid
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