2025 Health Literacy Day

Through our mission-driven work, the HBA champions through all that we do. We aim to create and foster welcoming spaces, practices, and systems that advance leaders into positions of influence and decision-making to improve health access and outcomes. Please note this event is FREE for HBA Members!

On Health Literacy Day, HBA members and Non members are invited to come together globally to #BuildAwarenessThroughAction through free, live programming designed to empower you to:

Understand and address barriers to health literacy that impact equity and outcomes
Recognize the role you play in making health information accessible
Confidently communicate complex health concepts in ways that drive understanding and positive change
Collaborate across sectors to create a culture of clarity, trust, and shared knowledge
Accelerate action toward a future where everyone can make informed decisions about their health

Agenda

6:00–7:00 a.m. | HBA Bangalore, India
Cultural Considerations and Global Health Communication (This session offered in an APAC-friendly time zone.)
This session explores how cultural and linguistic differences shape health messaging worldwide.

7:00–8:00 a.m. | HBA Voices of Tomorrow
The Link Between Career Burnout and Chronic Health: Breaking the Silence, Reclaiming Well-Being
Burnout isn’t just stress — it’s a serious driver of chronic health conditions.

8:00–9:00 a.m. | HBA
Wellness Break-Time to Rest & Recharge

9:00–10:00 a.m. | HBA Canada Region
Health Literacy Today: Gaps, Burdens, and Opportunities for Holistic Change with Dr. Taylor Smeenk/ Allan Smofsky/Shelley Morgan-Bair
Health literacy impacts decisions at work, home, and in communities.

10:00–11:00 a.m. | HBA Mid Atlantic
Empowering Patients: Integrating Health Literacy and Pharma with Maureen Kashuba, Laurie Myers.
Health literacy experts from Merek will share practical tools like plain-language summaries and glossaries.

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | HBA Women in Science
Health Literacy and Clinical Trials: Building Trust in Research with Otis Johnson, PHD, MPA and Anna Subrizi, PharmD
This panel examines how health literacy can strengthen trust in clinical trials.

12:00–1:00 p.m. | HBA Southeast Region
From Boardroom to Emergency Room: How to Lead When Life Derails Your Career with Chasity Burrows Walters, PHD, RN
Life doesn’t pause for leadership. This conversation explores how professionals can maintain momentum while navigating personal health crises or sudden caregiving responsibilities.

1:00–2:00 p.m. | HBA The Mosaic Network
From Stories to Solutions: Empowering Leaders through Health Literacy
This fireside chat showcases how storytelling drives practical solutions.

2:00–3:00 p.m. | HBA New York Tri-State Region
Picture This: Visual Tools for Better Health Understanding
Visual storytelling makes health information easier to understand.

3:00–4:00 p.m. | HBA Pacific Region
From Peri to Post: A Menopause Masterclass with Dr. Sophia Yen.
A practical and supportive guide to menopause, this session covers symptoms, strategies, and resources. Participants will leave with tools to navigate the transition with confidence and clarity.

4:00–5:00 p.m. | HBA Women in Health Care Give Back
Health Literacy for All: Empowering Communities through Knowledge with Ann Cunningham
Health literacy is more than words — it’s a foundation for healthier lives.

5:00–6:00 p.m. | HBA New England
Rewriting the Rules with Digital Health Tools with Cordelia de la Fuente
This session unpacks how digital solutions can break down cultural, technical, and language barriers in health communication.

6:00–7:00 p.m. | HBA Southwest Region
Her Health, Her Voice: Advancing Global Women’s Health with Mia Keeys
Women’s health remains a global challenge, with barriers to screenings, care, and accurate information.

7:00–8:00 p.m. | HBA Presents
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor with Jazmin Garcia
Patient advocates help people better navigate healthcare systems.

Additional Event Information

Please note: This webinar will be recorded and sent out to all registrants within one week of the live broadcast.
Online registration deadline: 23 October 2025
Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
This event is not refundable.

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration - Virtual	$0.00 / €0.00	$100.00 / €100.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.