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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

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The patient-friendly letter

 

ZAS, TBC

 

 

 

3:40 PM

Delightfully Clear Hospital

AZ Groeninge, TBC

4:20 PM

MATCHeN, wegwijs in medisch getrainde vertaaltools

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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 

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ELZ Mechelen-Katelijne, TBC

4:20 PM

Dealing with fake health news

 

The Checkers, TBC

5:00 PM

Closure

Reception and networking opportunity

Location, reachability and accessibility

TBA

Partners and sponsors

Organizing a high-quality symposium at an affordable price for participants is only possible with the support of our partners and sponsors.

Hict - Partner
The Care Collective - Partner
Solventum - Partner
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Partners

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Hict - Partner
The Care Collective - Partner
Solventum - Partner
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