Health Literacy Day
Join us 23 October!
On 23 October 2025, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) will mark Health Literacy Day by uniting a global audience to explore the theme: Building Health Literacy Awareness Through Action.
This full-day virtual event delivers 13+ hours of live programming to educate, connect, and inspire our global community. Participants from across HBA Regions and Affinity Groups will unite to share insights, elevate voices, and champion confidence, informed decision-making, and self-advocacy as core to strong leadership and better health outcomes - empowering healthcare professionals, organizations, and communities to drive meaningful change and a healthier future.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 6 - 7 AM ET | Cultural Considerations and Global Health Communication Hosted by HBA India |
| 7- 8 AM ET | The Link Between Career Burnout and Chronic Health: Breaking the Silence, Reclaiming Well-Being Hosted by HBA Voices of Tomorrow Affinity Group |
| 8 - 9 AM ET | Wellness Break |
| 9 - 10 AM ET | Health Literacy Today: Gaps, Burdens, and Opportunities for Holistic Change with Dr. Taylor Smeenk/ Allan Smofsky/Shelley Morgan-Bair Hosted by HBA Canada |
| 10 - 11 AM ET | Empowering Patients: Integrating Health Literacy and Pharma with Maureen Kashuba, Laurie Myers Hosted by HBA Mid-Atlantic |
| 11 AM - 12 PM ET | Health Literacy and Clinical Trials: Building Trust in Research with Otis Johnson and Anna Subrizi Hosted by HBA Women in Science Affinity Group |
| 12 - 1 PM ET | From Boardroom to Emergency Room: How to Lead When Life Derails Your Career with Chasity Burrows Walters Hosted by HBA Southeast |
| 1 - 2 PM ET | From Stories to Solutions: Empowering Leaders through Health Literacy Hosted by the HBA Mosaic Leadership Collective |
| 2-3 PM ET | Picture This: Visual Tools for Better Health Understanding Hosted by HBA NY Tri-State Region |
| 3 - 4 PM ET | From Peri to Post: A Menopause Masterclass with Dr. Sophia Yen Hosted by HBA Pacific |
| 4 - 5 PM ET | Health Literacy for All: Empowering Communities through Knowledge with Ann Cunningham Hosted by HBA Women in Healthcare Give Back |
| 5 - 6 PM ET | Rewriting the Rules with Digital Health Tools with Cordelia de la Fuente Hosted by HBA New England |
| 6 - 7 PM ET | Her Health, Her Voice: Advancing Global Women’s Health Hosted by HBA Southwest |
| 7 - 8 PM ET | Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor with Jazmin Garcia Hosted by the HBA |