Symposium
Health literacy: the key to equal care
Thursday, November 12
Brussels
Did you know that one in three Belgians has insufficient health literacy?
This means that it is a challenge for them to find, understand, critically assess, and apply health information to their own situation. This has a major impact on their health and on the quality of care.
As a healthcare organization, we can make a difference in this regard. Clear communication, both online and offline, and a health-literate approach ensure that patients can make better-informed choices and become more actively involved in their care.
Becoming a health-literate organization is achievable, but requires insight, commitment, and a well-thought-out policy.
During this knowledge and inspiration day, you will discover how to concretely strengthen health literacy within your hospital, community health center, or GP practice. Be inspired by experts and practical examples, and take the step towards more accessible and inclusive care together with us.
12h
Sandwich lunch
Networking opportunity
12:40
Welcome and introduction
Dr. Ilke Montag
12:50
Health inequality
UGent
1:10 PM
Health literacy
Department of Health
1:30 PM
Health-literate organizations
Sien De Coninck, Flemish Institute for Healthy Living
2:30 PM
Break
3:00 PM
The patient-friendly letter
ZAS, TBC
3:40 PM
Delightfully Clear Hospital
AZ Groeninge, TBC
4:20 PM
MATCHeN, wegwijs in medisch getrainde vertaaltools
UGent & Hogent, TBC
3:00 PM
Working on health literacy in a community health center
Community Health Center De Vlier Tuberculosis
3:40 PM
Gezondheidsvaardige eerstelijnszone
ELZ Mechelen-Katelijne, TBC
4:20 PM
Dealing with fake health news
The Checkers, TBC
Location, reachability and accessibility
TBA

