Upcoming & Recent Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
Connecticut
September 18, 2008
National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." A continuing education opportunity for renal nurses, social workers, dietitians, and technicians throughout the state.
Williamsport, PA
October 3, 2008
Pennsylvania College of Technology
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." Day-long program including an overview about health literacy and practical ways to help.
Park Ridge, IL
October 21, 2008
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Several health literacy presentations throughout the day for staff of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Chicago, IL
October 22, 2008
Mather's - More Than a Cafe
Helen Osborne will lead a discussion with Cafe customers about ways to communicate with doctors and other healthcare providers. The Cafe is located at 3235 N. Central in Chicago, IL.
Boston, MA
October 28, 2008
Tufts University School of Medicine
Guest lecture about health literacy for students taking the Online Consumer Health course.
Richmond, VA
November 19, 2008
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Series of health literacy programs for professionals of all disciplines.
Charlottesville, VA
November 20, 2008
CPAC (Cancer Plan Action Coalition)
Plenary and two break-out sessions about health literacy at Virginia's first statewide cancer conference, "Conquer Cancer, Join the Race."Recent Presentations
New Haven, CT
June 19, 2008
HeSCA (Health Sciences Communication Association)
"Health Literacy: Using Metaphors & Stories to Communicate Health Messages." In this half-day workshop Helen will provide an overview about health literacy, highlight strategies to improve communication, and teach ways of using use metaphors and stories to enhance understanding. Helen will give a plenary presentation about health literacy on June 20. To learn more and register, go to www.hesca.org/newhaven
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
May 29, 2008
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." This combined keynote presentation and workshop introduces health literacy and highlights specific strategies to improve communication.
Pittsburgh, PA
May 5, 2008
Healthy Start, Inc.
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." A half-day health literacy workshop as part of a Cultural Sensitivity Symposium.
Needham, MA
March 31, 2008
Partners Community Healthcare
Half-day health literacy workshop for healthcare professionals providing care and education to those living with diabetes.
Walnut Creek, CA
March 6, 2008
California Society of Health Risk Managers
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How Plain Language Can Help." This keynote presentation highlights practical strategies that health risk managers can use to improve communication today.
Chicago, IL
February 11, 2008
University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Reducing Risks in Vulnerable Populations
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How Plain Language Can Help." Half-day health literacy workshop for graduate students and faculty at UIC's College of Nursing.
Cooperstown, NY
November 16, 2007
NYSARH Quality & Patient Safety Conference
A two-part health literacy training that includes an overview about important issues along with practical strategies that hospital providers can use right away.
New Haven, CT
October 30, 2007
VNA of South Central Connecticut
In the morning, Helen Osborne will present "Health Literacy: A Community Challenge" at the organization's annual meeting. In the afternoon, Helen will offer a skills-building workshop, "Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." To learn more, go to www.vnascc.org
Leominster, MA
October 22, 2007
Health Alliance Hospital
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." An introduction to health literacy for nurses, doctors, other licensed personnel and hospital staff.
Falls Church, VA
October 12, 2007
Inova Fairfax Hospital
"Health Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help." Helen Osborne will present an overview to Inova leaders followed by a half-day workshop for health professionals.
Fairfax, VA
October 11, 2007
Fairfax County Public Library
"Conversations That Count: Talking with Your Doctor." In this presentation for the general public, Helen Osborne will facilitate a discussion about ways patients can better communicate with their healthcare providers.
Dover, DE
October 3, 2007
Delaware Cancer Consortium and Cancer Education Alliance
Half-day health literacy program for lay and professional health outreach workers. Includes a keynote overview about health literacy as well as an interactive skills-building session.
Hartford, CT
September 27, 2007
HCEA (Health Care Education Association)
Plenary speaker at HCEA's 10th annual Health Care Education Conference, giving the keynote presentation, "Partnering with Your Patients, Colleagues, and Community." Here is a link to learn more about and register for this conference, http://www.hcea-info.org/html/10_years.html
Princeton, NJ
June 9, 2007
AMWA, Delaware Chapter
A half-day program focused on health literacy and plain language for members of AMWA (American Medical Writers Association) and non-members. This is to be held as part of the chapter's annual Princeton Conference. To learn more and register go to www.amwa-dvc.org
