Investing in building Health Literacy
We envision a future where there is equitable access to health and wellness information for everyone, and each person in Saskatchewan understands how to navigate their healthcare effectively.
Your Health Literacy toolkit
Explore resources designed to build your Health Literacy and empower you to take care of your health.
Health empowerment resources
When you understand health information and services, you can take better care of your own health and wellness. Explore our list of resources to support your Health Literacy.
Wellness Weekly
Empower your health with articles designed to enhance your health and wellness. Explore our blog with pieces on Mental Health, Health Literacy, Community and more.
Understanding Saskatchewan Healthcare
The Canadian healthcare system is complex. Explore a breakdown of the Saskatchewan health care system.
What is Health Literacy?
The dictionary definition of Health Literacy is the degree to which an individual can obtain, communicate, process and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.
Health Literacy is:
- Knowing where to seek treatment for your medical needs
- Being confident and comfortable talking through your medical needs with your chosen healthcare professional
- Understanding the information that is being shared with you
Having strong Health Literacy skills enables you to make good health and wellness decisions based on the knowledge you have.
Your level of Health Literacy affects more than just your health — it can significantly impact your daily life, including your happiness, your ability to live a fulfilling life and your ability to be there for your family and friends.
Explore our Health Literacy impact across Saskatchewan
Taking action toward whole health and wellness requires each of us to have access to, understand and use health information. That’s why Saskatchewan Blue Cross proudly supports organizations and initiatives working to improve Health Literacy in communities across Saskatchewan.
Explore our Health Literacy impact:
Community Investment Initiatives
Saskatchewan Blue Cross prioritizes creating partnerships with organizations province-wide to encourage the health and wellbeing of Saskatchewan people. Explore the other pillars of our Community Investment Program.
Community Health and Wellbeing
Investing in partnerships with a focus on health services and volunteerism, with organizations dedicated to advancing the health and wellbeing of SK residents.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Partnerships with organizations that honour diversity and inclusion and foster an inclusive, equitable and accessible community where everyone can feel valued, respected and supported.
Apply for support
Each year, Saskatchewan Blue Cross supports initiatives, events and organizations that are like-minded in their focus on empowering Saskatchewan residents on their journey to whole health and wellness. Apply for support for your initiative:
