All times are PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
8:00 – 8:15
Welcome
Presenter – Michael Villaire, MSLM
8:20 – 9:05
Keynote: Addressing Culture and Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity
Addressing Culture and Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity
Let us take this moment in time to think carefully about what it means to “address culture and the social determinants of health as a means of addressing health equity. This is a health literacy conference, so what’s the connection between health literacy and health equity? And does addressing culture advance or impede health equity? Finally, could using an “expanded model of health literacy” help us to answer these questions and, in doing so, help to more effectively advance health equity in the United States of America? Let’s see.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to use an “expanded model of health literacy” to more fully address culture and the SDoH to advance health equity.
- Be able to explain the connection between health literacy and health equity.
- Be able to explain how “addressing culture” can both advance and impeded health equity.
9:15 – 10:00
Pop Culture and Health Literacy
This presentation explores how pop culture influences health literacy, particularly nutrition. We'll examine how media shapes public perception and health behaviors, review successful community health campaigns that leveraged pop culture elements, and practice integrating these elements. Additionally, an interactive activity will engage participants in creating their own innovative components for health literacy programs, fostering more informed and health-conscious communities.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will explain the unique vulnerabilities of adolescents regarding health outcomes.
- Participants will describe the influence of peer dynamics and pop culture on adolescent decision-making.
- Participants will examine messaging strategies that integrate pop culture elements to improve health literacy and engage diverse audiences effectively.
10:10 – 10:55
Specialized Services to Individuals Living with HIV
Learning Objectives
- Learn about Valleywise Health and Services available for Individuals Living with HIV.
- Explore areas of need for sustained programs that support individuals living with HIV.
- Learn about HIV and Refugees in USA.
- Hear about the Integration of Refugees into HIV programs: Cultural Health Navigation model at the Center for Refugee and Global Health.
- Define some Clinical and Cultural Considerations.
- Identify Best Practices in promoting Health Equity for Individuals Living with HIV.
11:05 – 12:05
Panel:
Equity Centered Placed Based Community of Practice Playbook
This presentation will review a playbook intended for anyone who aims to create an Equity-Centered Place-Based Community of Practice in Mental Well-Being and Resilience. The contents of this playbook will address the creation and implementation of a CoP with a focus on equity and inclusion for mental health and resiliency. By leveraging the principles of a Community of Practice approach, we aim to support communities across Arizona to effectively address mental health challenges faced by their local populations by refining current practices and empowering resilient communities.
Learning Objectives
- To address mental health needs through collaborative and inclusive practices.
- Gain a better understanding of the fundamentals and details of a sustainable Communities of Practice.
- Hear from a Community of Practice in Arizona and find out how to create and implement one in your own community.
12:05 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 1:00
Hot Topic: The Digital Health Literacy Revolution: Transforming Health Outcomes in the Digital Age
Digital health literacy is becoming increasingly vital in today's healthcare landscape. This session aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and promote digital health literacy effectively. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of digital health literacy, including its definition, key components, and significance in the digital age. By exploring how digital health literacy is transforming healthcare, participants will recognize its role in enhancing patient engagement, improving health outcomes, and optimizing healthcare delivery.
The session will address common barriers and challenges associated with digital health literacy, such as access issues, skills gaps, and misinformation, highlighting their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare services. Attendees will learn how to identify these obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them.
Moreover, the session will provide practical guidance on implementing targeted strategies and tools to enhance digital health literacy among individuals. This includes educational interventions, the effective use of technology, and advocacy for supportive policies. By the end of the presentation, professionals will be better equipped to foster digital health literacy, ultimately contributing to a more informed and engaged patient population and a more efficient, effective, and equitable healthcare system.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital health literacy, encompassing its definition, key components, and significance in the digital age.
- Identify how digital health literacy is revolutionizing healthcare, leading to enhanced patient engagement, improved health outcomes, and more effective healthcare delivery.
- Recognize and address the common barriers and challenges associated with digital health literacy, such as access issues, skills gaps, and misinformation, and comprehend their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare services.
- Implement targeted, practical strategies and tools to enhance digital health literacy among individuals, including educational interventions, leveraging technology, and advocating for supportive policies.
1:10 - 2:10
Panel:
Words and Well-Being
Insights Gained from a Group-based Expressive Writing Intervention for Caregivers
This panel presentation will convey insights gained from conduct of a randomized controlled trial designed to test efficacy of a group-based, remotely delivered expressive writing intervention for caregivers of persons with cancer. The project is rooted in a larger initiative called "Creative Health Collaborations," which encourages the use of arts approaches in various settings to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities. We will share preliminary findings and lessons learned to demonstrate innovative, access-oriented approaches to nurturing health and wellbeing in vulnerable populations - from arts, psychological science, clinical/ community, and student perspectives.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the arc or trajectory of standard narratives
- Describe and discuss the process and impacts of expressive writing
- Discuss opportunities and challenges regarding translation of the expressive writing intervention to widen access (e.g., for delivery to Spanish-speaking participants)
2:20 – 2:50
Hot Topic: Best Practices in Serving a Diverse Community
This presentation and conversation will include information about Mountain Park and its many services, an overview of how we put our Guiding Principles into practice to best serve our diverse populations, and a conversation with tips on practitioners and organizations can use to best serve their clients.
3:00 - 3:30
Hot Topic: Developing an Organization-wide Approach to Teach-back Education
To improve health literacy, communication and patient outcomes, Seattle Children’s Patient and Family Education and Communication (PFEC) team developed and implemented a multi-pronged approach to educating clinical and non-clinical team members about Teach-Back by disseminating and integrating tools and resources into daily practice..
Learning Objectives
- Defining health literacy and the connection with teach-back
- Deep dive into methodologies and overview of materials and tools
- Results