Health Under Cover
Repurposing Resources. Empowering Healthier Futures.
WHY HEALTH LITERACY MATTERS
About 9 out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information when it contains unfamiliar or complex terms. Clear health communication matters at every age.
Source: CDC Health Literacy
Only 28% of fourth-grade students in Texas are proficient in reading. Reading literacy is essential for understanding health information, following medical instructions, and making informed health decisions.
Source: 2024 NAEP
More than 40% of school aged-children and adolescents in the United States live with at least one chronic health condition. Early, age-appropriate health education can help children build healthy habits, support their well-being, and reduce the risk of future health complications.
Source: CDC
Health Hero Academy
Discover fun, age-appropriate lessons that help children understand their bodies and build healthy habits, one adventure at a time.