Health Literacy Media

09/01/2026

📖 Atherosclerosis = hardening of an artery. Defining common health terms can make conversations and communication easier.

08/31/2026

🎉 to our amazing COO, Allen! He loves the band U2, starts his morning with a nice cup of coffee, and wants to learn how to scuba dive.

08/28/2026

💡Clear communication helps people better understand their health and treatment options.

08/21/2026

🏆 What does it take to explain complex clinical research to kids?
Join HLM's Diane Webb and Mat Stevens on September 3, 2026 for a behind-the-scenes look at our award-winning plain language trial summary—and learn how we wrote, designed, and tested it with young readers.
Learn more and register for this Center for Plain Language webinar at: https://bit.ly/4c3Lv9r

08/21/2026

👁️ Using everyday words can make eye health information easier for everyone to understand.

08/17/2026

💙 Here at Health Literacy Media, we apply health literacy as tool to create health communications that are easy for the intended audience to understand. Gathering feedback from real people in the community is the way we make sure health materials work for the intended audience. Here are paid opportunities we are currently working to fill. Please sign up if you are interested or feel free to share with your family, friends, and people in your networks!

08/17/2026

👁️ Did you know? From routine vision checks to specialized treatment, different eye care professionals play different roles. August is , making it a great time to learn the differences between optometrists and ophthalmologists.

08/14/2026

🔍 "Topical" may be familiar to healthcare professionals, but "on the skin" is clearer for most people.

08/07/2026

👁️ Medical terms can be confusing. Plain language helps people understand their eye health and make informed decisions.

08/04/2026

🎥 We're back again with our latest episode! Every clinical trial starts with a conversation. Learn what informed consent means and why it's an important step before joining a clinical trial. https://bit.ly/45C0FyL

Learn what informed consent is, and why it's important for people who are joining a clinical trial! Published 08/2026