This session will explore how stigma in both language and visuals fuels discrimination and exclusion, while sharing practical strategies for selecting non-stigmatizing, accurate, and inclusive materials for outreach, education, and advocacy.

Join us for the December 2025 Health Bytes with Region 3 session, featuring NNLM Region 3’s 2025 Student Development Awardees. These emerging professionals will showcase trusted National Library of Medicine resources and NNLM initiatives, demonstrating how these tools empower librarians, educators, and community partners to advance health literacy and expand access to reliable health information.

This 1-hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication. Learn how to be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons or your community.