Advancing Together

Advancing Together is a bi-monthly educational webinar series that highlights Trinity Health’s ongoing commitment to advancing equity in care, promoting social and emotional well-being, and cultivating inclusive environments.

From Confusion to Clarity – Understanding Health Literacy in Care Delivery

Please join Health Equity and Human Impact (HEHI) and colleagues from across the Ministry from noon to 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

In this webinar, participants will:

• Define health equity and health literacy and explain their interconnected impact on patient outcomes
• Recognize how limited health literacy contributes to disparities in care, patient engagement, and overall experience
• Apply strategies to improve health literacy in clinical and community settings to advance equitable care

Speakers

Mike Slubowski
President and Chief Executive Officer
Trinity Health

Kelly Effrig
Regional Director, Clinical Education
Trinity Health At Home

Susan Malinowski
Program Manager
St. Peter's Health Partners

Anna Marshalick
National Director
Education & Professional Development
Trinity Health At Home

Keisha Owens
Management Fellow
Health Equity and Human Impact
Trinity Health

Dan Weiswasser, MD
Vice President
Chief Medical Officer
Trinity Health Medical Group