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About the Institute for Health Literacy
Health literacy is more than understanding medical terms. It is about finding information, asking the right questions, and making decisions that align with your life, values, and long-term well being. Without it, people are left navigating a complex system with uncertainty and limited support.
We are passionate about making sure you have the right education to make healthy choices. This starts with simple things that are top of mind for public health.
OUR WORK FOCUSES ON 5 AREAS
PUBLIC HEALTH
WOMEN'S HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
GUT HEALTH
IMMUNE HEALTH
Public Health
Public Health
Public health is about keeping people healthy as a whole community, not just treating individuals when they get sick. It focuses on:
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Preventing disease before it starts
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Promoting healthy lifestyles
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Protecting populations from risks like infections
Women's Health
Women’s health is a specialized branch of medicine focusing on the physical and emotional well-being of women, covering reproductive health, gynecology, and diseases that affect women differently, such as cardiovascular disease. IHL informs about:
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Promoting reproductive health and hormone screening
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Preventative screening for chronic diseases such as cancer, bone health
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Inform about lifestyle and social factor
Mental Health
Your mental health is as important as your physical health because the two are connected. IHL keeps you up to date and informed about:
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Promoting cognitive function including clarity of thinking, memory, perception
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Preventing mental health decline such as dementia
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Promoting mood and stress management
Getting sick is no fun. A balanced immune system means that your body can fight infection like bacteria and viruses. Keeping your immune system is a key to stay healthy. IHL gives you clear ways that inform you on:
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Promoting immune health with proper nutrition and sleep
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Preventing known diseases through regular updates on vaccinations like flu, shingles, and RSV
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Promoting understanding of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease
Immune Health
Gut health, sometimes called the gut microbiome, is one of the most important systems in the body. It is the community of bacterial living in your digestive system that helps break down food but also supports all aspects of your health. IHL helps you in:
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Promoting a healthy gut microbiome by understanding how food and diet affect your gut
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Preventing known diseases eating foods that keep your gut balanced
Gut Health
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