Horowitz Center for Health Literacy

Interested in Plain Language Training in 2026-2027? Don't wait!

From July 2026 to June 2027, the Hub will offer two plain-language training slots per month. If your organization is interested in learning how to create clearer, more accessible communications, we encourage you to submit your request early to secure your spot! These sessions are great “train the trainer” opportunities so that your organization builds its own plain language expertise.

Complete the interest form today, and our team will follow up with the next steps.

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Big News: Hub continues in Maryland

We are excited to share that Governor Wes Moore signed HB0882, the new law to continue the Consumer Information Hub. This will ensure that plain language continues as a state priority, and the Horowitz Center will help organizations provide Marylanders with accessible, accurate, and easy-to-understand health information. We are grateful to our partners for their continued support in advancing health literacy across Maryland!

Spotlight: Health Literacy for Community Health Workers - Now Available in Spanish

Sign up for the Health Literacy for Community Health Workers training series in Spanish or English on the University of Maryland Open Learning Platform. This self-paced training introduces CHWs to the fundamentals of health literacy and supports them in applying these strategies in their everyday work. Participants will strengthen their knowledge and skills while building their capacity to help community members better understand and navigate health information and services. Please share this widely with your networks!

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Dr. Catherine Maybury led a plain language workshop for attendees of the Maryland Assembly on School-Based Health Care (MASBHC) annual conference in Columbia, Maryland. The conference brought together experts in child and adolescent health, program administrators, and school nurses to discuss the latest research, programming, and advocacy.

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June 8, 2026 @ 10 AM EST | Webinar - Advancing Health Literacy in Maryland with the Health Literacy Organizational Seal Program Part 2

Join the Maryland Hub team for a discussion of the application process and the lessons learned about the Maryland Health Literacy Organizational Seal. Dr. Cynthia Baur, Director of the Horowitz Center, and Lindsay Rosenfeld, PhD, consultant on the Seal program, will review what the Hub team has learned from organizations participating in the pilot Seal program, the updated application process, and how your organization can implement health literacy in your organization, even if it’s not ready for the full Seal. Register now!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar - Advancing Health Literacy in Maryland with the Health Literacy Organizational Seal Program Part 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join the Maryland Hub team for a discussion of the application process and the lessons learned about the Maryland Health Literacy Organizational Seal. Dr. Cynthia Baur, Director of the Horowitz Center, and Lindsay Rosenfeld, PhD, consultant on the Seal program, will review what the Hub team has lear...

IHA’s 25th Annual Health Literacy Conference

The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) is hosting its 25th Health Literacy Conference, a free online professional development opportunity from May 11th to May 14th.

This year’s conference brings together professionals across sectors to explore the evolving landscape of health literacy, including emerging challenges such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), misinformation, and shifting trust. Participants will engage in meaningful learning, collaboration, and practical strategies to strengthen their work in health communication and equity.

Register now: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/hlc2026
View the agenda: https://ihaacademy.org/conferences-events/conferences/hlc-overview/2026-hlc-agenda/

2026 HLC Agenda - IHA Academy Agenda

📢 Your voice matters!! 📢

The Horowitz Center for Health Literacy is surveying everyone involved with the Maryland Consumer Health Information Hub since 2023. The Hub is a network that increases the use of plain language and language access for health, safety, insurance, and social services information in Maryland.

If you or anyone you know has worked with or been involved with the Horowitz Center for Health Literacy, we would greatly appreciate your input in helping tell the Hub story. Your responses will help guide the Hub’s future work.

Here is the link to the survey. It should take you about 10 minutes to complete. Please reply by April 30, 2026.

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Maryland Hub Convenings in College Park, Hagerstown and Easton! We enjoyed seeing so many of you in person, some for the first time, and connecting with colleagues. The sessions provided dedicated time for the Hub and partners to share updates and reflect on progress in implementing plain language and language access. We hope you left with new ideas, meaningful professional connections, and practical tools to support how you share information with your communities.

Exciting news! Our popular Health Literacy for Community Health Workers (CHWs) training series is now available in Spanish on the University of Maryland Open Learning Platform. This self-paced training introduces CHWs to the fundamentals of health literacy and supports them in applying these strategies in their everyday work. Participants will strengthen their knowledge and skills while building their capacity to help community members better understand and navigate health information and services. Please share this update widely with your networks!

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The Maryland Hub team invites you to the Easton convening on April 15, 2026, at 10 AM. The convening brings together partners from Eastern Maryland to reflect on progress in implementing plain language and language access. Partners will identify and share ideas to advance health literacy efforts in their work. View the agenda and register now!

✨Event Details✨
🗓️ April 15, 2026
📍 Talbot County Health Department
510 Cadmus Ln, Easton, MD 21601

Please share this message with any colleagues or contacts who may be interested. If you have any questions, email [email protected]