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Kristine Sørensen

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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
An American report by Optawise shows that the investment in healthcare literacy at work pays off. The increased insights gained through education helped staff to make better choices for themselves and their workplace. Check-out all the benefits here: lnkd.in/dvXg-vkx #HealthLiteracy #Optawise
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
As I am currently writing a book about how to build organizational health literacy capacity, I am sharing a sneakpeak with some tips and insights to get you on the fast track. The webinar is on Thursday 22nd May at 3pm CET. Register here: lnkd.in/dFs3-nAY #HealthLiteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Love is eternal ♥️
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Sasanka @sasankaatapattu.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Multi-media literacy tools changing how patients use healthcare - less waste, better outcomes 📊 Comprehension = smart healthcare #DigitalHealth bit.ly/study123 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It is always an inspiration to collaborate with colleagues at #EconomistImpact on various projects. This time, it was about an reflection on health literacy and its empowering role of women to sustain planetary health. #HealthLiteracy #PlanetaryHealth #PlanetaryHealthLiteracy #ESG #HealthForAll
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Technische Universität München @tum.de · 03/04/2025
A study finds a sharp decline in #healthliteracy among the people in #Germany, particularly for young individuals, with no apparent link to education, income, or immigration history: go.tum.de/603581 #healthcare #healthinformation 📷stockbusters / istockphoto
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Health literacy in Germany continues to decline
Three out of four adults in Germany have difficulty finding, understanding, evaluating, and using health information.
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jenna-smith.bsky.social @jenna-smith.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I am guest editor for BMC Health Services Research journal's collection, "Improving #HealthLiteracy to reduce health inequalities". Please submit your work! @sydneyhealthlitlab.bsky.social @whocc-hl.bsky.social @eupha-hls.bsky.social www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...
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Call for papers - Improving health literacy to reduce health inequalities
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The future is health literate. So pleased to share health literacy strategies with colleagues in Kazakhstan and appreciate their engagement in the health literacy agenda in Kazakhstan and beyond. #HealthLiteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
As we continue advancing digital health, we must ensure it is accessible, usable, and meaningful for all. Because digital health without equity is just another barrier. #DigitalEquity #HealthLiteracy #InclusiveHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #HealthForAll #HealthEquity
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
#HealthLiteracy is not a level, it is an experience! Health literacy isn’t something you “have” once and for all—it’s something you “live” in different ways depending on your situation. It’s relational, contextual, and deeply human. Health literacy level is one indicator, not the full picture.
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Health literacy is for everyone, everywhere 🫶🏻
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
It’s World Health Day. I am reminded about how far we have come and how far we need to move to ensure health literacy is a shared value—and a strong foundation for better health for all. #WorldHealthDay #HealthLiteracy #PublicHealth #Empowerment #HealthEquity #OrganizationalHealthLiteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Are we getting immune to bad communication? People face challenges because information is not accessible, understandable, or applicable. Even worse, they may be prone to miscommunication. Health literacy is the vaccination against miscommunication. #HealthLiteracy #HealthLiteracyMatters
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Martin Vesterby @martinvesterby.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Nogle gange er jeg helt enig med Forbes 💪❤️🥃 www.forbes.com/sites/erikof...
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5 Must-Try Rye Whiskeys In 2025
These rye whiskeys were chosen because their spice-forward characteristics made them good sippers and cocktail mixers..
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Hope is not a strategy when it comes to inplementation of health literate organisations. Instead, today, I hosted a webinar for leaders, managers and profesdionals where I taught eight strategies on how to develop health literacy transformation with sustainable impact. #healthliteracy
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Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧 @pauljbelcher.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🇪🇺European #PublicHealth Starter Pack with: ➡️Director, EurohealthNet @carocostongs.bsky.social ➡️EU Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social ➡️European Health Forum @gasteinforum.bsky.social ➡️WHO global lead, commercial/economic determinants of health @monikakosinska.bsky.social go.bsky.app/K2JB6CN
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European Public Health Alliance @epha-eu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
💡 Only 7% of Danish Clarivate Citation Laureates are women, despite the country’s high level of #education and #welfare. Read more about leadership and equity in the guest article by Dr. @kristinesorensen.bsky.social 🔗 epha.org/holding-back...
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Happy Thinking Day 🫶🏻
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
People-centered health has emerged as a powerful model for improving patient outcomes. But it’s a balancing act, requiring healthcare systems to juggle a range of factors. However, health literacy can play a pivotal role in helping balance the many competing demands of people-centred health.
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Dr. M. Haegele @medinfode.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Mehr #Gesundheitskompetenz für mehr #Patientensicherheit und für einen sicheren Umgang mit der eigenen #Gesundheit www.dak.de/dak/unter...
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Mehr Gesundheitskompetenz für mehr Patientensicherheit
Relevante Informationen zu Gesundheitsthemen finden, verstehen und anwenden. So stärken Sie Ihre Gesundheitskompetenz. Mehr erfahren!
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
It’s Valentine’s Day and I am sharing some love and passion with other like minded people on BlueSky interested in #HealthLiteracy ♥️
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Today on 11 February the United Nations celebrate Women and Girls in Science. It is a collaborative effort to increase the voice of women and girls in science. Thanks to all - both men and women - who relentlessly paves the way 🍀 More info: lnkd.in/dVPy7Wax #healthliteracy #WomenInScience #UN
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
On #WorldCancerDay, we recognize the urgent need for cancer literacy—because knowledge, motivation and competencies can save lives. Cancer literacy empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward prevention, early detection, and treatment. #WorldCancerDay2025 #CancerAwareness #HealthLiteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Health literacy is not just a fancy buzzword. It’s a vital lifeline. Empowering people with the knowledge, motivation and competencies to make informed health decisions, manage health and seek support can transform lives. #healthliteracy #healthliteratebusiness #healthliterateorganization
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Torsten Bollweg @tbollweg.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Looking for people interested in pursuing a #PhD in #healthliteracy and adolescent #health @ Swiss ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences @academic-chatter.bsky.social @whocc-hl.bsky.social @eupha-hls.bsky.social www.zhaw.ch/de/jobs/offe...
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PhD position 100% | ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
And it’s out! The 7th edition of How to Read a Paper, coauthored with new blood in the shape of my ex PhD student Paul Dijkstra @drpauldijkstra.bsky.social. So good working with you on this Paul!
Paul with bookTrish with book
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Pleased to teach at #MCI with the mountains in Tyrol as back drop. Students explore societal well-being economy and its relevance for international welfare systems. And yes, we also dive into the role of health literate societies 😉 #healthliteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Health literacy is not a blaming game where patients and staff are seen as victims of ignorance. In turn, health literacy is about empowering people, organisations and societies to thrive. Applying a systemic approach can help you get on top of the game. #healthliteracy #systemchange
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
How does a health literate Denmark look like? Well, biking seems to be one of the answers when using AI to create an image of a healthy society in one of the happiest nations in the world 🇩🇰
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Do you want a healthy and thriving 2025? Then consider the important role of health literacy: www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
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Health literacy drives successful New Year's resolutions
As the new year dawns, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our lives and set goals for the months ahead. Popular New Year’s resolutions often focus on health—losing weight, eating better, ex...
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
What is health literacy and why is it important? This blog article by Carrie Mesrobian provides a fine overview #healthliteracy www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/heal...
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Wishing you a Happy New Year with health, wealth and happiness ✨
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. As you enjoy the warmth and magic of Christmas, remember that health literacy is a gift that keeps on giving through empowerment. Wishing you and your family a peaceful, joyful, and health-literate Christmas! #healthliteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Did you miss the webinar on Skills 4 Health Literacy? No worries. We share a replay along with resources for health literacy capacity building. Let me know if you want to be included in the mailing list
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
After my last meeting as President, I am grateful and thank the Executive Board, Committees and Councils of the International Health Literacy Association for an outstanding commitment in 2022-24. It was an honor and pleasure to work with such wonderful champions. Thank you for your service! 🧡💙💚🖤
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Check out this new great resource on plain language. It is a #healthliteracy glossary by Merck to support better understanding in healthcare and clinical trials. Consider how you can improve your communication regarding care, prevention, health and well-being: www.merckclinicaltrials.com/glossary/
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Glossary - Merck Clinical Trials
Glossary of Terms This glossary is provided to help users understand commonly used healthcare terms and definitions. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Terms often have mo...
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Behind the scene in today’s Skills4HealthLiteracy webinar - some of us in the small studio and others online. #healthliteracy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Learn how to develop skills for health literacy. The Skills 4 Health Literacy Webinar introduces health literacy as a professional skill and how it can be implemented in higher education of health and social care professionals to improve quality of care. Registration here:  lnkd.in/dQNwZqxu
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Health literacy has so many facets. Today my meetings focus on ⭐️ research of health literacy among elderly in Sweden in collaboration with Karolinska Institute. ⭐️ activities on oral health literacy by IHLA. ⭐️ health literacy on the EU agenda. It is exciting to see how wide #healthliteracy goes.
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
It was Human Rights Day and I am grateful to share our report on Health literacy and human rights. Health literacy is a strong foundation for the implementation of the European Charter on Human Rights. Download here: lnkd.in/dijarB5t #HumanRightsDay #healthliteracy #humanrights #healthforall
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Greetings from Rom where we launched the new report on health literacy and human rights. Let’s make sure that all can achieve the highest standards of health. #healthliteracy #humanrights
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Join the webinar on Skills 4 Health Literacy 16 December at 2pm. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1104289221... Please share with your networks 🙏🏻
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Back in Brussels for an inspiring meeting organized by the #Skills4HealthLiteracy consortium on how to improve health literacy in professional development. We saw great examples of health literacy in curricula and impressive insights on dementia literacy in practice #healthliteracy #EUhealth
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Join our symposium tomorrow on Skills 4 Health Literacy. Get your seat here: lnkd.in/dQdNaVEd #healthliteracy #skills #capacitybuilding #Erasmus
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
The seeds of today are the flowers of tomorrow. I often remind myself about this quote since health literacy is a long-term game which requires care and compassion and a lot patience to finally enjoy the impact 🍀 #healthliteracy #compassion #healthcare #flourish #qualityoflife #lifecourse
Flowers relating to Health Literacy
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
What gets measured, gets done! Health Literacy is a critical determinant of health and well-being. As such it is a vital indicator to be included in public health monitoring mechanisms. #healthliteracy #healthliteracymatters
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Happy to be on Bluesky - let’s connect! I am interested in future design, foresight and future literacy along with my big passion for health literacy. What ressources can you recommend? I am looking forward to expand my insights.
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Kristine Sørensen @kristinesorensen.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hello. I am Kristine Sørensen. I am happy to engage on Bluesky. Feel welcome to connect! #healthliteracy #healthliteracybydesign #healthliteracyforall #wellbeing #wellbeingeconomy #globalhealth #publichealth #photography #culture #healthdesign #codesign #designlover
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