Graphic featuring an envelope labeled 'IMPORTANT' surrounded by other envelopes. Text reads: 'Health Connector notices are coming. Check your mail for updates. Learn more at MAhealthconnector.org/updates.'
📬 Health Connector notices = important! Check your mail or email for updates about your 2026 coverage & savings. Don’t miss key info during Open Enrollment. #StayInformed #StayCovered #HealthLiteracyMonth
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth! 🧠 Simple, trusted info on cell and gene therapies is just a click away: patienteducation.asgct.org
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#FunFactFriday: Massachusetts has ✨THE✨ highest rate of insured residents at over 97%! (high five) That means more people can access care and trust worthy health info. Stay informed, stay covered. #HealthLiteracyMonth
On the final day of #HealthLiteracyMonth as well as reflecting on all the great work being done in health sector in the UK it's also worth thinking about what still needs to happen. This will be what @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social will be focusing on and supporting between now and October next year
Thank you for celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth with us! Together, we can build bridges between our organizations and the people who need health care and services. We hope you continue to join us in our commitment to clarity, equity, and trust.
It's been so fantastic to see the commitment, activity and understanding of the importance of #healthliteracy during #HealthLiteracyMonth. Challenge is to keep the momentum going during the next 11 months. Here at @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social we will certainly be doing our best to keep it going
Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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Health Literacy Month is almost over. If you care about health literacy and health equity, plain language should be a part of your approach to communicating with families. Learn more by downloading our resources on Health Literacy at familyvoices.org/languageaccess. #HealthLiteracyMonth
🩺 October is #HealthLiteracyMonth!
Understanding health info is key to confident, informed choices, and that’s what #SelfCare is about.
Discover initiatives where education & collaboration come together to advance health literacy
👉 inspire.aesgp.eu
#InspireSelfCare
Here at @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social during #HealthLiteracyMonth we were wondering if the NHS uses too much jargon/ too many acronyms. Here are some we thought of - AF BMI CPN CT scan DVT ECG HRT IV MRI NSAID RTA TAVI UTI VTE. Think we have answered our question! Please post any that you think of
"The reasons for celebrating Health Literacy Month are clear. Many people need help understanding medical information, which can lead to poor health decisions and outcomes."
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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#HealthLiteracyMonth @tephi-tx.bsky.social Course Spotlight: Dealing with Conflicting Health Information
🔎 Spot misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation & start meaningful conversations about confusing topics.
➡️ Sign up: rebrand.ly/ConflictingH...
Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
This #HealthLiteracyMonth, get informed to make the best health care decisions for you and your family. @YahooFinance has a helpful guide exploring options:
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/medicar...
Can't believe it's the final week of #healthliteracymonth. Very heartening to see so much activity and interest. At @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social we will be aiming to keep the momentum going for the next 11 months - particularly with regard to national government action!!!
During #healthliteracymonth you might want to take a look at the International Handbook of Health Literacy #healthliteracy bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...
The Patient Information Forum's PIF TICK can help you find health information you can trust piftick.org.uk #HealthLiteracyMonth
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Fun Fact Friday: 🧠 Nearly 1 in 3 adults struggles to understand basic health info online! Before you share or act, check:
✅ Is it from a trustworthy site?
✅ What sources were cited?
✅When was it updated?
Smart searching = healthier choices.
#HealthLiteracyMonth
Numbers can be confusing.
A1C = 3-month average
Fasting glucose = morning snapshot
Time in range = daily/weekly patterns
Clarity = confidence 💙
#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
Health literacy means knowing how to talk with your provider and advocate for your care. @thencsh.bsky.social has a guide that helps you ask the right questions and get the services you need. Explore: ncshguide.org #HealthLiteracyMonth #SexualHealthMatters #PatientEmpowerment
Health literacy month pop quiz: 1. Define Amenorrhea 2. Define Fibroid 3. Define Hysterectomy Swipe for answer key
1. A lack of or end to menstrual periods. 2. A uterine growth that is typically benign 3. A procedure to remove the uterus.
It’s time for a #HealthLiteracyMonth pop quiz! How many of these terms can you define? 🩺
📚 October is #HealthLiteracyMonth!
Clear communication saves lives. Let’s make health information easy to access, understand, and use. 💙
✅ Use plain language
✅ Keep it short
✅ Add visuals
Together, we can make healthcare clearer for everyone.
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Involving users in the development of health information is one of the best ways to ensure you create health literacy-friendly material.
We have just released our updated co-production guide.
Members can download a copy of the guide here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/co...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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Celebrating International #HealthLiteracyMonth
This campaign raises awareness of how to find and evaluate health information.
Want to improve your health literacy skills?
Register to attend LibrarySkills@UCL sessions on literature searching, critical appraisal and more tinyurl.com/25prmjx3
This #HealthLiteracyMonth, be sure to read your statement of changes and find out what is best for you and your family during Open Enrollment.
Read More:
www.forbes.com/sites/bobcar...
A crowded curriculum with little space for new topics is one of the biggest challenges in embedding #healthliteracy into schools according to Hugh van't Hoff speaking at our #healthliteracymonth webinar this morning
If you couldn't make our #healthliteracymonth webinar today a recording is available so you have another chance to hear from our brilliant speakers. Email healthliteracyukgroup@gmail.com if you would like it sent to you #healthliteracy
Understanding how to obtain and maintain positive mental health, understanding mental health and treatments available, knowing how to seek help and reducing stigma are key features of mental health literacy said Alexandra Fretian at our webinar this morning #healthliteracy #healthliteracymonth
Heartening to hear from Alexandra Fretian at the Technical University of Munich that they have a dedicated #healthliteracy department which is very active #healthliteracymonth
Fascinating presentation at @HLUK webinar from Hugh van't Hoff on the features underpinning Facts4Life which centres on children's experience and involving parents #healthliteracymonth
