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Moving Health Literacy Together
Moving Health Literacy Together is a four-part training series that aims to equip community health workers (CHWs), physicians, and health care team members with a comprehensive understanding of health literacy and its critical role in improving health outcomes. Although designed to be taken in order, it is not a requirement and you may choose to take one or more modules.
Module 1 covered the importance of health literacy in addressing health disparities, the social and cultural factors that influence it, and how professionals can advance health literacy within their communities. Module 2 explores health literacy's impact on health outcomes as a social determinant of health. In Module 3, participants will learn effective strategies for screening clients/patients for health literacy, engaging in meaningful discussion about it, and integrating culturally appropriate, literacy-friendly health education strategies into practice. Module 4 highlights the essential role of CHWs in this work as integral members of the healthcare team, as well as identifying key resources for health teams and clients/patients.
This training is free, but registration is required.
Module 2 - Health Literacy as a Social Determinant of Health
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
- Define Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and its impact
- Define health equity
- Describe the impact of health literacy on health disparities and equity
- Identify multi-level strategies to address health literacy as a means to improve health equity
Presenter:
Aisha T. Langford, PhD, MPH, FSBM
To register for Module 2, click here
Module 3 - Integrating Health Literacy into Practice
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
- Conduct effective screening for health literacy using validated screening tools
- Effectively engage and communicate with patients who have limited literacy skills
- Utilize health literacy skills to improve the patient experience and build trustworthiness
- Incorporate practical strategies that support a stigma-free practice environment
Presenters:
Carrie Leach, PhD, MPA
Ghada Aziz, CHW
Karla Montoya, CHW
Ngozi Nnodim, M.Ed, MSW
To register for Module 3, click here
Module 4 - Navigating Health Care Teams and Relevant Health Literacy Resources
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
- Identify the role of CHWs on health care teams
- Implement strategies to navigate team dynamics and culture
- Access and apply health information and related literacy resources
- Incorporate literacy appropriate, culturally diverse health-related patient education materials into practice
Presenters:
Lauren Hamel, PhD
Ngozi Nnodim, M.Ed, MSW
To register for Module 4, click here
Each module is approved for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Statement of Accreditation
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.