Health Literacy
Health Literacy Workshops: Empowering Everyone to Navigate Healthcare with Confidence
Our health literacy workshops are designed to support overall health and wellness by empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate today’s healthcare system. While informed by our health education expertise, these trainings are not epilepsy-specific and are open to the public at large. They cover a wide range of general health topics designed to help participants better understand and manage their overall health, encourage prevention, and support healthier communities.
Epilepsy Alliance Florida offers comprehensive Health Literacy Workshops designed to enhance communication and understanding between patients and healthcare providers. These workshops are available both in-person and virtually, catering to the needs of our diverse community.
Accessibility & Language Options:
- Workshops offered in English and Spanish
- Haitian Creole coming soon
- Available in-person and virtually
- Post-workshop assessments provided to ensure comprehension and confidence
As healthcare advocates, we recognized the importance of providing health literacy education to empower all communities regardless of health status to become confident, informed participants in their own healthcare.
Coverage to Care: Understanding and Using Your Healthcare Coverage
Designed for: Patients, caregivers, community members, and anyone who interacts with the healthcare system
This workshop empowers participants to become active partners in their healthcare by improving communication with providers and building confidence in medical settings.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding Health Literacy
- What health literacy is and why it matters for everyone
- The real-world impact of low health literacy on health outcomes, hospital visits, and treatment adherence
Effective Communication Strategies
- Plain Language: How to request and understand medical information without complex jargon
- Teach-Back Method: A proven technique to confirm your understanding by repeating instructions in your own words
- Asking Questions: Building confidence to ask questions when something isn’t clear
- Requesting Additional Resources: Knowing when and how to ask for visual aids, interpreters, or written materials
Shared Decision-Making
- Understanding your treatment options
- Learning about the benefits and risks of each option
- Evaluating how likely different outcomes are to occur
- Making healthcare decisions that align with your values and preferences
Telemedicine Etiquette
- Preparing for virtual appointments
- Technology tips and best practices
- Creating an appropriate environment for consultations
- Understanding when telemedicine is and isn’t appropriate
Preparing for Your Doctor Visit
- What to bring to appointments (ID, insurance card, payment method, medication lists)
- How to take notes during visits
- The value of bringing a support person
- Following up on new medications or treatments
Coverage to Care: Understanding and Using Your Healthcare Coverage
Designed for: Anyone with health insurance or seeking to obtain coverage, including employees, families, and individuals
This workshop demystifies health insurance terminology and processes, helping participants maximize their benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Schedule a Workshop
Contact us to schedule a workshop: 📞 877.553.7453