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Roundtable on Health Literacy

The Roundtable on Health Literacy envisions a society in which the demands of the health and health care systems are respectful of and aligned with people’s skills, abilities, and values. The mission of the Roundtable is to inform, inspire, and activate a wide variety of stakeholders to support the development, implementation, and sharing of evidence-based health literacy practices and policies. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of all people.

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Description

The Roundtable on Health Literacy envisions a society in which the demands of the health and health care systems are respectful of and aligned with people’s skills, abilities, and values. The mission of the Roundtable is to inform, inspire, and activate a wide variety of stakeholders to support the development, implementation, and sharing of evidence-based health literacy practices and policies. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of all people.

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Collaborators

Committee

Lawrence G. Smith

Chair

Lisa K. Fitzpatrick

Member

Nicole Holland

Member

Ellen M. Markman

Member

Michael M. McKee

Member

Michael Paasche-Orlow

Member

Olayinka Shiyanbola

Member

Vanessa Simonds

Member

Christopher Trudeau

Member

Earnestine Willis

Member

Annlouise Assaf

Ex Officio Member

Jennifer Dillaha

Ex Officio Member

James (Jay) Duhig

Ex Officio Member

Lori Hall

Ex Officio Member

Linda Harris

Ex Officio Member

Johanna Martinez

Ex Officio Member

Laurie Myers

Ex Officio Member

Catina O'Leary

Ex Officio Member

Terri Ann Parnell

Ex Officio Member

Lindsey Robinson

Ex Officio Member

Amanda J. Wilson

Ex Officio Member

Rose M. Martinez

Staff Officer

Sponsors

AbbVie Inc.

California Dental Association

Eli Lilly and Company

Health Literacy Media

Health Literacy Partners

Health Resources and Services Administration

Merck & Co., Inc.

National Library of Medicine

Northwell Health

Pfizer Inc.

Staff

Rose Marie Martinez

Lead

RMartinez@nas.edu

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