"Health Literacy Europe" was launched during the European Health Forum Gastein in Austria October 2010. The network establishes a sustainable platform for advancing health literacy in Europe through knowledge exchange and networking at national, regional and international level.

The initiative is endorsed by member of the European Parliament Mrs. A. Parvanova from Bulgaria who empasized in her speech how important it is to gather different stakeholders for collaborative efforts to promote health literacy in Europe. "Health literacy is important in today's Europe" she said; and was passionate about how knowledge of simple actions create a health impact giving the example of learning children to wash their hands to reduce infections and stay healthy. "Health literacy will help future generations"!.

Subscription

The network is open for all interested in health literacy and by contacting Kristine Sørensen at Maastricht University you can register in the network and subscripe to a quarterly news letter with updates on new research, events and national initiatives in regards to health literacy in Europe.

K.Sorensen@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Health Literacy Europe is also active as a group at LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/