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Harnessing the Power of AI to Create Theory-Driven Health Literacy Resources By Ayo Olagoke, PhD, MPH Health literacy plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to access, understand, and apply health information to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But achieving this goal is no small task. Diffe rent communities require tailored resources that cater to their unique needs, and designing these resources involves drawing on proven frameworks ...

Disaster Readiness and Health Literacy By Rima E. Rudd, Sc.D. During this last year, every region of our country has faced at least one natural disaster related to fire or ice, heat or cold, winds or high waters, infectious disease, or cybersecurity. For many of our communities, consequences were dire, and homes, health, work, and security were compromised. Public Health and Disaster Planning and Management Public health focuses on the duty to protect and promote the ...

Improving Communication: How Pediatricians Can Support Non-English-Speaking Parents By Abigail Preston Many individuals experience feelings of fear or anxiety when going to the doctor. They may find healthcare settings scary due to not understanding what is happening, or not knowing what providers will do. Imagine going to see a healthcare provider who does not speak your own language. Having someone speak to you quickly about unfamiliar topics can lead to no understanding ...