Health Literacy Voices

Health Literacy Voices is a storytelling series that showcases diverse experiences, insights, and realizations shaping the field of health literacy.

Through Journeys & Perspectives, individuals share personal stories of how health literacy has touched their lives and influenced their professional paths.

In Expert Insights, leaders offer reflections on the challenges, innovations, and future of the field.

And in Aha! Moments, visitors contribute brief but powerful realizations that highlight why health literacy matters. Together, these voices build a rich, community-driven collection that deepens understanding and sparks conversation around health literacy’s role in advancing equity and improving health outcomes.

Expert Insights

Fred Garner

Fred Garner, MD, FAAP

Dr. Fred Garner is a retired pediatrician, consultant, academic, and researcher. He is the author of the new book All About YOUR Healthcare: Life Demands That YOU Become an Educated Consumer. He also publishes an educational website aimed at improving healthcare literacy among individuals of all ages.

Personal Journeys and Perspectives

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Aha! Moments

Often there’s an “Aha!” moment when someone realizes the power of health literacy—whether it’s understanding a diagnosis for the first time, successfully advocating for a loved one, or seeing how clear communication can change lives.

Here are some moments we’ve collected—and we’d love to hear yours too.

Health Literacy ‘Aha!’ Moments – Share Yours

Have you ever had a moment when the importance of health literacy suddenly clicked? Maybe it was understanding a diagnosis for the first time, helping a loved one navigate care, or realizing how clear communication made all the difference.

What was your health literacy ‘Aha!’ moment?

If you are interested in sharing your story email Eskarlethe Juarez at ejuarez@iha4health.org