Articles tagged health information
Boston University Celebrates Health Literacy Month & Health Communication Awareness
BOSTON, Massachusetts. October 1, 2009 — Boston University’s online Master of Science in Health Communication program is proud to recognize and support Health Literacy Month. Building better communication between health care professionals and patients is an important component of creating efficient patient care, and it’s an endeavor supported by Boston University’s online health communication program.
October [...]
Understanding the Current State of Health Literacy
Health literacy is an important but often overlooked concept in the health care industry. October is Health Literacy Month and to address the importance of communication between physicians, therapists, clinicians, and their patients, the Institute for Healthcare Advancement recently held their Health Literacy Conference in Irvine, CA.
At the conference, Dr. Pauline Hamel, a professor at Boston [...]
Boston University Making an Impact in Global Health
As an innovative and forward-thinking leader in health research and health care practice, Boston University is continuously taking steps to increase its involvement in important health issues. Recently, Boston University deepened its commitment to the global fight against disease by creating and funding the Center for Global Health and Development. “This is an unprecedented foray [...]
Read MoreInterview with Helen Osborne
Recognized as an expert in health literacy, Helen Osborne M.Ed., OTR/L helps health professionals communicate in ways patients and their families can understand. She does so through a range of consulting, training, and writing services.
Helen is president of her own business, Health Literacy Consulting, based in Natick, Massachusetts. She is also the founding director of [...]
Boston University Launches New Online MSHC Program Website
New BU website provides prospective students with program information as well as relevant industry news and career resources for the rapidly emergent field of health communication.
BOSTON - Boston University’s College of Communication and Metropolitan College are proud to announce the official launch of the new online Master of Science in Health Communication website, http://healthcommunication.bu.edu/. In [...]
