Abstract
In Texas, chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses pose significant public health challenges, contributing to high mortality rates and escalating healthcare costs. Elevating health literacy levels among individuals is crucial for mitigating the impact of these diseases, and It's Time Texas is making strides in this area through services like telehealth coaching and exercise and nutrition classes. Telehealth coaching provides personalized guidance, education, and support, empowering individuals to navigate complex health information, make informed decisions, and adopt sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to their unique needs.
In-person and virtual exercise and nutrition classes offer accessible opportunities for physical activity and health education, enhancing overall health literacy. These expert-led sessions foster a deeper understanding of the benefits of regular exercise and healthy living practices. Integrating health coaching and exercise and nutrition classes into public health initiatives can significantly benefit individuals and communities in Texas by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make healthier choices. These interventions can reduce the prevalence and burden of chronic diseases, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life statewide.
Join us to explore how improving health literacy through targeted interventions can empower individuals to lead healthier, more resilient lives and address chronic diseases effectively in Texas. Attendees will be able to earn 1 CHES/MCHES credit hour.
Learning Objectives
1. Define and identify components of Health Literacy: Participants will be able to clearly define health literacy and identify its key components, including the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
2. Evaluate the Role of Telehealth Coaching and Exercise & Nutrition Classes in Enhancing Health Literacy for Adults: Participants will examine how telehealth coaching and exercise & nutrition classes contribute to improving health literacy among adults, highlighting the benefits and challenges of these approaches.
3. Comprehend It’s Time Texas Direct Service Model and its Evidence-Based Impact on Disease Prevention: Participants will comprehend the It’s Time Texas direct service model, including its structure, implementation strategies, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness in promoting disease prevention and improving health outcomes.
Presenters:
Andrea Rosario, MPH, CHES is the Senior Director of Health and Civic Education for It’s Time Texas, the nonprofit creating a healthier Texas through a focus on health prevention. With more than 15 years of experience in public health, her work spans health curricula creation, program development and management, and advocacy. At It’s Time Texas, Andrea oversees the development of community-informed and evidence-based health and civic education programs, ensuring they impact Texans’ health in meaningful ways. A social and reproductive justice advocate, Andrea serves on the boards of Health Literacy Texas and Healing Hands Community Doula Project.
Kara Prior Hanaoka, MA is the Vice President of Impact for It’s Time Texas – the nonprofit creating a healthier Texas through focus on health prevention. Kara is a purpose driven leader, connector, project manager, and strategist with over a decade of experience in leading organizations to achieve measurable results. She has a proven track record for the design and funding of innovative and award-winning programs that have impacted more than a million Texans. Kara got her start volunteering for food pantries which led to becoming an advocate for equitable food access and policy change. Kara serves in leadership roles on several statewide and regional health coalitions including Live Smart Texas, Partnership for Healthy Texas, Michael Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living Advisory Committee, and Unidos Contra La Diabetes.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85095010146
