Health Literacy

HealthLIT

Welcome to HealthLIT, where health information reaches people where they are!

HealthLIT was established to expand The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization’s (TREWO) reach of health education by meeting younger audiences on popular digital platforms. HealthLIT combines evidence-based health education with innovative storytelling to make important health information engaging, accessible, and relevant.

As technology continues to reshape the way people learn and apply information, we recognize the importance of communicating trusted health knowledge in accessible formats. By combining the expertise of healthcare professionals with the talents of creative volunteers, HealthLIT amplifies TREWO’s longstanding commitment to community outreach and education, communicating topical and relevant health literacy information to youth and young adult audiences.

HealthLIT’s short form video content disseminates information on health topics that empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. HealthLIT also features health professionals from the Webinar Outreach Wing’s (WOW) extended webinar series, in addition to speakers that present a lens of particular interest to younger adults, on a range of cutting edge health and wellness topics.

Our goal is not only to educate, but also to inspire meaningful conversations about health, encourage preventative care, and cultivate healthier communities through informed choices. Behind every piece of content is a dedicated team of volunteers who contribute their diverse talents in medicine, research, communications, design, editing, and digital media, to ensure that accurate, evidence-based health information remains accessible to younger generations in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, collaborators, and supporters, especially The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization, whose passion and generosity continue to strengthen this mission. Your encouragement inspires us to innovate, create, and expand our reach so that together, we can empower more people through knowledge.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Stay curious, stay informed and stay healthy!

Rahul Varghese, Founding Member & Chair

With gratitude,

Founding Member & Chair

Rahul Varghese

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HealthLIT on screen

The Volunteers

Team HealthLIT

Gurkaran Kochhar

Gurkaran Kochhar

Operations Manager
Jassimar Kochhar

Jassimar Kochhar

Content Ideation & Curation Advisor
Sid Kurien

Sid Kurien

Operations & Workflow Advisor
Anita Srinivasan

Anita Srinivasan

Strategy & Communications Advisor
Divya Jain

Divya Jain

Operations & Workflow Coordinator
Adhreshya Anand

Adhreshya Anand

Editorial Lead
Afrida Sabidha Mohammed

Afrida Sabidha Mohammed

Marketing Lead
Avril Galli

Avril Galli

Creative Design Lead
Aaron Joseph

Aaron Joseph

Research & Scriptwriting Lead