31 Oct 2019
Be Health Literate for Your Own Good
October recognizes Health Literacy Month, which Helen Osborne, M.Ed, founded in 1999. According to the licensed occupational therapist and best-selling author, the theme for Health Literacy Month is “Be a Health Literacy Hero.”
What is Health Literacy?
During this annual and month-long event, individuals and organizations promote the significance of comprehensible health information. Health Literacy Month raises awareness about the high importance of breaking down the barriers of understanding. Doctors and leading health experts note that there is a massive gap between the way certain professionals communicate health care issues, and the ability of an average person to understand them.
