Medical Literacy Initiative

Understanding your health shouldn’t require a medical degree.

At the Medical Literacy Initiative, we believe that access to clear, accurate, and trustworthy health information is a human right.

9 out of 10 adults in the U.S. struggle to understand and use everyday health information.”

— U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Our mission

We’re making medical education more accessible. Led by experienced physicians, our programs and resources foster a community committed to health literacy.

Want to get involved?

We are a start-up initiative constantly looking for ways to expand our reach. Reach out if you’re passionate about health literacy and want to collaborate!