HEALTHCARE is cOMPLICATED, NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE.
people in the US don’t understand basic health information
of Black Americans trust the healthcare system to do what is right for them or their community - 20% less than white Americans
of people with low health literacy ask their doctors 50% fewer questions
LOW HEALTH FLUENCY COSTS US
people with low health fluency pay up to 4x more for their healthcare.
We spend $10,688 for low literacy compared to $2,891 for health literate members - and it's costing the system billions. 2
We make it easy for You to build community and trust around health
⚫️ THE CHAT
Our know-your-rights digital companion app empowers folks to ask real-time questions to ensure health equity in their healthcare experiences.
⚫️ THE CIRCLES
People to people conversations, local using indigenous circle practice
know how to navigate your health and the healthcare system on your terms.
“Radical Health continues to be one of the most favorite workshop sessions for the families in Ocean Hill-Brownsville.
Our families learned advocacy strategies and important access to quality health care services.”
-Education Director
WE’RE PAVING A NEW WAY FOR HEALTH
Radical Health is working to engage, equip, and empower all people to understand and advocate for themselves in health care.
We help people engage in online circle conversations, and develop relationships that lead to transformative health care.
We equip people with access to health information through our chat app.
We empower people to build community around health and know how to navigate the healthcare system on their own terms.