After two years of enduring the worst pandemic in a century, the world is ready to move on.The SARS-CoV-2 virus, however, is not.While increasing vaccination rates in many parts of the world have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, infections and variants remain a real concern. For healthcare professionals and public health experts, combating the virus has become not only a matter of science, but also of public relations. At the heart of this challenge is … [Read more...]
The Importance of Health Literacy
As the world begins its slow climb out of the pandemic, issues of public health remain top-of-mind for many.High on that list is the issue of health literacy. But what is health literacy, and why does it matter?Health meets informationSimply put, health literacy is an individual’s ability to find, understand, and assess information relevant to their health, and make informed decisions based on … [Read more...]