Marburg Hosts Ninth Prevention Conference to Elevate Health Literacy in the Digital Era

The district of Marburg-Biedenkopf and the university city of Marburg will hold their ninth prevention conference on May 20, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Marburg district office. This free event focuses on empowering health professionals across sectors to support individuals in making informed health decisions amidst growing digital information overload.

Participants will start with a self-assessment of their health competence, followed by a keynote from Professor Dr. Eva Maria Bitzer of the German Network for Health Competence. She will address the challenges of health literacy in the digital age and the critical role of organizations and professionals in facilitating it.

Three workshops will offer tailored strategies for distinct life stages: navigating digital health for children and adolescents, improving health knowledge access for migrants, and enhancing practical health competence for older adults. The conference also fosters networking and reflection, ending with a creative summary by poet and psychologist Dominique Macri.

This initiative, part of the "Promoting Health - Strengthening Care" program by the district and city, aims to build health competence and support informed decision-making for all. Attendees are encouraged to register online by May 11, 2026. Refreshments will be provided at the event.

Additionally, health expert Dietrich Grönemeyer reinforces the importance of simple, daytime routines to improve sleep quality — emphasizing that good sleep, often termed the world’s oldest therapy, starts well before bedtime. This advice complements the conference’s goal of promoting practical health literacy for better overall well-being.