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Health Literacy Stories

Health Literacy Stories

Written by: Dr. Anni McKinnon
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 Community members share personal experiences of trying to navigate complex health information, explain how they wish professionals would have helped them in their situation, and give advice to people like them.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Ep. 2 The Terror of Change

    Ep. 2 The Terror of Change
    Jan 2 2024

    For patients on the Autism spectrum, navigating the health field can feel scary. Slight changes in processes can make a world of difference to them and to what they feel is safe. In this podcast episode, an adult with autism talks about his experience getting eye enhancement surgery and why a necessary change in procedure turned into a terrifying experience for him.

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    9 mins
  • Ep. 1 Health Insurance and The American Dream

    Ep. 1 Health Insurance and The American Dream
    Oct 27 2023

    In this episode, we talk with Keiko Burkhalter, a student immigrant from Peru. She speaks on her journey to learning the health insurance system, her struggles with it, and advice on how it could be better.

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    10 mins
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