*Special thanks to EKU Public Health Seniors Maddie Bowen and Emma Garland for generating the 3/12/25 Wednesday Workforce Wisdom!*

**Did You Know?** Nearly 9 out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information when it’s complex or jargon-heavy. (*Source: HHS National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy*)

**Quick Tip:** Clear, accessible communication improves health outcomes!

**Become A Better Public Health Champion for Health Literacy Through:**

- **Policy Support** – Push for systems that support accessible, culturally appropriate health information.
- **Clear Communication** – Ditch the jargon! Speak in ways that connect with diverse audiences by using plain language and visual aids to ensure understanding.
- **Cultural Competence** – Consider language barriers, digital literacy, and socioeconomic factors.
- **Digital & Media Literacy** – Combat misinformation and guide people to credible health sources.
- **Systemic Change** – Promote improved communication and access to healthcare services.

**Resources & Trainings to Support Health Literacy Competence:**

- [National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy](https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Health_Literacy_Action_Plan.pdf)
- [AMA Health Literacy Manual](http://www.hhvna.com/files/Courses/HealthLiteracy/Health_Literacy_Manual_AMA_Revised.pdf)