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Wellness Wake Up Call

Health Literacy Month

By Kristin Bogdonas
Published October 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT
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This week, kick off Health Literacy Month by learning how finding, understanding, and using reliable health information can help you make more informed decisions. Discover simple ways to strengthen your health literacy, from asking questions during healthcare visits to choosing trustworthy sources and speaking up when you need information explained more clearly.

Wellness Wake Up Call
Kristin Bogdonas
Kristin Bogdonas began employment with University of Illinois Extension in August 2013 and serves Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark counties in her role as nutrition & wellness educator. Bogdonas provides research-based programs and resources to diverse audiences via experiential, interactive programming as well as web-based platforms and social media outlets. She strives to inspire healthy lifestyles in others so people can live their best lives.
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