Solutions in Action

Discover how organizations, programs, and professionals are making a measurable impact in advancing health literacy. Explore case studies that highlight challenges, solutions, and key takeaways—and gain actionable insights to apply in your own community.

Our Featured Solution

A Critical Missing Piece in Healthcare Transformation: Improving Organizational Health Literacy as a Path to Health Equity

A coalition of four public health and social service organizations in Orange County, CA partnered IHA to transform their organizational health literacy practices and advance health equity in their communities, by reducing hidden barriers that make it difficult for people with low health literacy to navigate healthcare and insurance. See their process and results.

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A Critical Missing Piece in Healthcare Transformation: Improving Organizational Health Literacy as a Path to Health Equity

Additional Solutions

The HEAL Program – Empowering Patients & Equipping Healthcare Teams

Explore how the HEAL Program is transforming health literacy by empowering patients and equipping healthcare teams with proven strategies in our latest Health Literacy Solutions in Action case study. Read now to see the real-world impact of this CDC-endorsed, research-backed program!

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Health Literacy Champions: How Nebraska’s Health Departments Are Closing the Equity Gap

Discover how the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) partnered with IHA to strengthen communication, community engagement, and organizational practices across the state’s health departments. With support from a U.S. Office of Minority Health grant, NALHD armed public health leaders with training and tools to reduce health disparities, improve culturally competent care, and build lasting community trust. This case study highlights how a statewide vision, strategic training, and strong partnerships are creating ripple effects in rural and diverse communities across Nebraska.

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Questions & Answers About NC Project AWARE/ACTIVATE

Project AWARE/ACTIVATE won 2025 IHA's award for Innovative Programs. Project ACTIVATE stands for Advancing Coordinated and Timely InterVentions, Awareness, Training, and Education. It’s the implementation of a North Carolina Department of Public Instruction grant called Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education). The grant is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Questions & Answers About ‘Your Guide to Kidney Transplant’

“Your Guide to Kidney Transplant” won IHA’s 2025 award for Written Materials. The American Kidney Fund’s (AKF’s) Office of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships developed “Your Guide to Kidney Transplant.”

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Share Your Successes!

Do you have a health literacy program, training, or initiative making a difference? We’d love to feature your success story with your peers:

  • Easy Submission Process – Answer a few key questions, and we’ll do the rest.

  • Be Recognized – Share your expertise with a broad health literacy audience.

  • Inspire Others – Help professionals and organizations learn from your journey.

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