Complex health information made clear.
We use health literacy to bridge the gap between complex health and science information, clear understanding, and sustainable behaviors.
We meet people where they are with what they need
We use health literacy to create effective, engaging, and clear materials and programs that improve health across the world. Here's how:
We understand
the health, science, and risk information so we can make it clear and useful
We apply
clear communication best practices to make information actionable
We create
print and digital content and materials that engage the intended audience
We test and revise
messages, designs, and materials to make sure they work well
HLM powers two innovative programs: C3T, a clinical trial communication strategy, messaging, and design program; and Explore Transplant & Living Donation, an education and decision-making program about kidney transplant and living donation. Learn more at healthliteracy.media/c3t and healthliteracy.media/kidneytransplant.
Partnering for clarity
Health information should work for the intended audience. That’s why we collaborate with partners to develop and deliver clear, actionable content across 4 intentional topic areas.
Public health communication
& health education
We translate public health and science information into messages that people can understand and use. Our work enhances public health education to improve care, prevention, and decision-making for people and communities.
Science, research, & clinical trials communication
We help research teams communicate study information in plain language, building trust and understanding with participants. By making research more accessible, we support informed participation, better outcomes, and great impact.
Health system & organizational health literacy
We work with health systems, providers, and organizations to make communication clearer at every point of care. From patient materials to provider training, we help create environments where understanding is built in, not an afterthought.
Patient advocacy &
community engagement
We collaborate with advocacy groups and community leaders to co-create materials, messages, and programs that resonate with real experiences. This ensures health information reflects the voices, needs, and priorities of the people it's meant to serve — growing trust and understanding.
Trusted by
Pharmaceutical companies, healthcare systems, community organizations, nonprofits, academic institutions, policymakers, government agencies, and research institutes — we're a go to partner for making health information clear, accessible, engaging, and impactful.
We bring health literacy to life
We infuse health literacy strategies into every aspect of health information to make it easier to understand and use. By developing content and messaging, designing materials, resources, and media, and building programs that apply health literacy best practices, we help people better understand, navigate and act on health information in new and exciting ways.
Education Materials
Video Series
Clinical Trial Results Summary
Stand-Alone Video
Recognized by
We make an impact
Our partners know the power of clear, effective communication — and the results it delivers. Here's what they have to say about working with us and the impact we've made together.
In one project, you have changed the conversation about the importance of health literacy in our early [clinical] trials.
Laurie Myers
Global Health Literacy Director
Merck & Co., Inc.
We have the clinical experience and HLM provides the skillset to translate the complexity of brain injury treatment into a clear and usable resource.
Traumatic Injury Team
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
Tapping into HLM’s expertise in health literacy was tremendously helpful as we discussed the various challenges and barriers... Our infographics will undoubtedly lead to an improved understanding for people diagnosed with melanoma.
Shelby Moneer
Director of Education
Melanoma Research Foundation