Twenty-five years ago, the IHA Health Literacy Conference began as a space for professionals to learn how to make health information clearer, more accessible, and more equitable. Today, the challenges facing the field are evolving, from rapid technological advances to persistent inequities in access to health information.
In this closing plenary, Michael Villaire, Chair and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Advancement, will reflect on how the field has grown and, more importantly, where it needs to go next. Drawing on decades of leadership in health literacy, he will outline several priorities that can shape the future of the field and challenge organizations to move from awareness to action.
The session will also speak directly to the next generation of health literacy professionals and the role they will play in shaping the field’s future.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Identify three concrete priorities that should guide the next era of health literacy
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Consider one bold step their organization can take to advance health literacy in practice
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Recognize the role emerging professionals will play in shaping the future of the field