Health Literacy Roundtable
Health Literacy...
"The ability to access, understand, evaluate and communicate information as a way to promote, maintain and improve health in a variety of settings" across the life-course."
A Vision for a Health Literate Canada: A Report of the Expert Panel on Health Literacy
Accommodation, Directions and Parking
Accommodations: Accommodation in New Westminster
Directions:
Location of Douglas College – New Westminster Campus
Google Map Directions
Parking:
Directions, Transit and Parking
Important Notice for Parking
Student Parking
Classroom:
Room Number: 1812/1814
campus map
2009 Health Literacy Roundtable Report
Download the 2009 Health Literacy Roundtable outcome report (pdf)
A Roundtable Discussion to Develop a Health Literacy Strategy for BC.
Friday, June 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Westminster Campus (Canada Way and Royal Ave.)
Thank you for your interest but registration for this event is now closed.
Invitation to Participate
The 2010 Health Literacy Roundtable is building on the work of the 2009 Roundtable. It provides an opportunity to develop a health literacy strategy for BC and create a network of individuals and organizations interested in furthering the actions of health literacy in BC and nationally.
Roundtable Planning Committee
The Roundtable Planning Committee includes representatives from the federal and provincial governments, the health and education sectors, private sector and a range of non-government organizations.
Roundtable Sponsors and Partners
This important invitational event is supported by generous sponsorship funding from MAXIMUS Canada, the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council.
Sponsors:
Maximus: Center for Health Literacy
http://www.maximus.com/services/health/health-literacy
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
http://www.bcpsqc.ca/
Cost
There is no cost to register for the 2010 Health Literacy Roundtable. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Health Literacy Roundtable Logo design courtesy of Twisted Lime Media