It’s just one month until the 13th Annual Patient Safety Summit, with the virtual event is set to begin on September 10. The Summit will take place over four two-hour sessions via webinar on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. The summit’s agenda will include Keynote Speaker Meagan Johnson, the hilarious and motivational generational […]
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The virtual Patient Safety Summit begins Sept. 10!
Through rain, sleet or COVID-19, the 13th Annual Patient Safety Summit is set to begin on September 10! Previously scheduled for August 12, the event will now take place virtually over four two-hour sessions via webinar on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. The summit’s agenda was announced last week, to include Keynote Speaker […]
Foundation announces agenda to virtual Patient Safety Summit
Have no fear, the 13th Annual Patient Safety Summit is here! Previously scheduled for August 12, the event will now take place virtually over four two-hour sessions via webinar on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. The summit’s agenda was announced this week, to include Keynote Speaker Meagan Johnson, the hilarious and motivational generational […]
The annual Patient Safety Summit has gone virtual!
Have no fear, the 13th Annual Patient Safety Summit is here! Previously scheduled for August 12, the event will now take place virtually over four two-hour sessions via webinar on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. This year’s keynote speaker is Meagan Johnson, the hilarious and motivational generational expert. Topics will include the Steady […]
So, you have a Health Literate Health Care Organization…or do you?
In honor of October being Health Literacy Month, the DFWHC Foundation posted the following guest blog. By Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, PCNS-BC Many of you have likely heard the phrase “health literacy” in one capacity or another, but what exactly do we mean when we discuss it? According to the Patient Protection and Affordable […]
“WebLitLegit” video asks local teenagers about online health literacy
Did you know October is Health Literacy Month? In honor of the occasion, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Health Literacy Collaborative produced the local video “WebLitLegit” where multiple teenagers are asked about their online health literacy. A recent study found that 70% of youths use the Internet as their first source of health information. […]
Health Literacy Month – Are your teens “WebLitLegit?”
By Katie Shanklin, UNT Health Science Center Would you trust Internet health information for your teen? A study in 2016, found that 70% of youths use the Internet as their first source of health information. This is problematic because during this phase, many teens have limited e-health literacy, lacking the knowledge and skills to distinguish […]
Governor Abbott proclaims October as “Health Literacy Month”
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Texas Governor Greg Abbott made it official last week, joining Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer when they signed proclamations from their offices. Teresa Wagner of UNT Health Science Center was present for the Governor’s signing. Health Literacy empowers patients to improve their […]
Health Literacy Month – Have you heard about the “Words-to-Lose” project?
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Members of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Health Literacy Collaborative completed a “Words-to-Lose” study last week. The test provides healthcare employees an opportunity to provide words that should be eliminated when communicating with patients. The use of plain language is a health literacy strategy for making […]
It’s official – October is Health Literacy month!
Did you know October is “Health Literacy Month?” Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price made it official on September 24 when she signed the proclamation at Fort Worth City Hall. Teresa Wagner of UNT Health Science Center and Jessica Rangel of SaferCare Texas were present for the signing. Health Literacy empowers patients to improve their health […]