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What has David Brown, Engagement Specialist, Done to Improve Health Literacy? 

Posted by on October 6th, 2021 Posted in: #CC/Academic List, #Health Interest List, #Health Sciences List, #Public/K-12 List, All Members


Health literacy is an important component of overall health. While I have not designed or even worked for a health literacy program, I have assisted several undergraduate and graduate students with health literacy projects. Some of these projects have included reviewing health education materials to ensure the information was presented at an age, reading and culturally appropriate level. I have also assisted students with developing social media, text messaging and other campaigns on health information and health literacy activities.   

I believe it is important that the health information profession focuses on how to develop programs that improve the access to appropriate health information. If more organizations and individuals focused on improving health literacy programs there more than likely would be better health outcomes and a reduction in health disparities.

 

David M Brown holds a Doctor of Education with a specialization in health education from Teachers College Columbia University. He also holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. Additionally, he has two Masters of Arts Degrees from Columbia University one in computers and education and another in health education. He is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist. 

Dr. Brown has been involved in training public health professionals for the last 15 years, teaching and supervising research in health education and public health at a number of universities in both the United States and abroad.  He has served on the board of directors for the Society for Public Health Education.  He currently serves on the Divisional Board for the Certification of Health Education Specialists with The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. He has also served on several editorial boards related to health education and promotion. 

 

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