She is also a Research Fellow at The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and serves as Core Director of the Literacy and Numeracy Core of UNC’s Center for Diabetes and Translation Research to Reduce Disparities. Her research focuses on the definition and measurement of health literacy, its extent and associations with various health outcomes, and the testing of health literacy-informed strategies to help individuals promote, protect, and manage their health. Parallel to this, her work also addresses health inequalities, especially those experienced by immigrant groups and individuals with limited English proficiency. Dr. Bailey’s research has spanned various contexts, including disease prevention, medication safety and adherence, and chronic disease management.