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Electronic Hispanic Health Education Resources
Compiled by DFW AHEC
The following is an alphabetized list of agencies and associations with
consumer materials in Spanish When available for download, these
materials have been compiled onto a CD The titles of compiled materials
are listed under their corresponding sources An English equivalent title
is provided for each Spanish title
Index:
A
Access to Benefits Coalition
Administration on Aging AoA
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ATSDR
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc
Alzheimers Association, Inc
American Association of Diabetes Educators
American Association of Kidney Patients
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Kidney Fund
American Liver Foundation
American Lung Association
American Red Cross
Aplastic Anemia MDS International Foundation, Inc
C
Cancer Information Service
CDC National Prevention Information Network NPIN - HIV / AIDS, STDs, TB
Children Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders CHADD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention CDC - Cancer Prevention
Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC - Oral Health
Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS
D
Depression After Delivery
F
Food and Drug Administration FDA
J
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
L
LATINA SHARE
Latino Organization for Liver Awareness LOLA
Leukemia Lymphoma Society LLS
M
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
N
National Alliance for Hispanic Health NAHH
National Cancer Institute NCI
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine NCCAM
Clearinghouse
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
National Council of La Raza
National Diabetes Education Program NDEP
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI
National Hispanic Council on Aging NHCoA
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases
National Institute of Mental Health NIMH
National Institutes of Health NIH
National Kidney Foundation NKF
O
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
R
Radio Bilingue
S
Salud con Sabor
SHARE - Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA
U
Univision
US
Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC
US Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Air Quality Division EPA
Y
Y-me National Breast Cancer Organization
A
Access to Benefits Coalition
English - http://wwwaccesstobenefitsorg
Focus - Medicare, Medicare Prescription Discount Card, Senior Health
The Access to Benefits Coalition
300 D Street, SW Suite 801
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-479-6670
Fax: 202-479-0735
info@accesstobenefitsorg
The Access to Benefits Coalition ABC is dedicated to ensuring that
Medicare beneficiaries with lower incomes know about and can make the best
use of all available resources for reducing the costs of prescription
drugs, including the new Medicare approved drug discount program and
Medicare Part D starting in 2006 Coalition members share an interest in
helping close to 7 million Medicare beneficiaries including both those
aged 65 and over as well as younger persons with disabilities who qualify
find the public and private prescription savings programs they need to
maintain their health and improve the quality of their lives
Administration on Aging AoA
English - http://wwwaoagov/
Spanish -
http://wwwaoagov/language/language_espanolasp
AoA supports a nationwide aging network, providing services to the elderly,
especially to enable them to remain independent AoA supports some 240
million meals for the elderly each year, including home-delivered meals on
wheels, helps provide transportation and at-home services, supports
ombudsman services for elderly, and provides policy leadership on aging
issues
Free Publications: available on CD
http://wwwaoagov/press/publications/publicationsasp
Sugerencias para la supervivencia de los cuidadores Caregiver Tips
El programa nacional de apoyo para los cuidadores familiars National
family caregiver support program brochure
Fact Sheets, Issue Briefs and Snapshots: available on CD
http://wwwaoagov/press/fact/factaspquantitys
Administración de asuntos sobre la vejez Administration on Aging Fact
Sheet
Centros de recursos para la vejez y la discapacidad Aging and
Disability Resource Centers
Tecnología de ayuda Assistive Technology
Residencia asistida Assisted Living
Desafíos del envejecimiento global Challenges of Global Aging
Cuidado de la salud en el hogar Home Health Care
Modificaciones en el hogar Home Modification
Cuidados de hospicio Hospice
Vivienda subsidiada por el gobierno Government-assisted Housing
Programa del defensor de la atención de largo plazo The Long-term
Care Ombudsman Program
Programa de nutrición para personas mayores Elderly Nutrition
Program
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ
English - http://wwwahrqgov/
Spanish - http://wwwahrqgov/consumer/espanoixhtm
Focus - data/research
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ research provides
evidence-based information on health care outcomes, quality, cost, use, and
access The research sponsored, conducted, and disseminated by AHRQ
provides information that helps people make better decisions about health
care
Free Publications: available on CD
20 recomendaciones para ayudar a prevenir los errores médicos 20 Tips
to Help Prevent Medical Errors
20 recomendaciones para ayudar a prevenir los errores médicos en los
niños 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
Buena información para fumadores Good Information for Smokers
Cinco recomendaciones para recibir una mejor atención médica Five
Steps to Safer Health Care
Como proteger a usted y a su familia de los errores médicos Ways You
Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors
Cómo puede el hombre mantenerse saludable a cualquier edad-Lista de
verificación para su próximo reconocimiento médico Men: Stay Healthy
at Any Age-Checklist for Your Next Checkup
Cómo puede la mujer mantenerse saludable a cualquier edad-Lista de
verificación para su próximo reconocimiento médico Women: Stay
Healthy at Any Age-Checklist for Your Next Checkup
Consejos para cuando necesite operarse Quick Tips-When Planning for
Surgery
Consejos para cuando necesite pruebas médicas Quick Tips-When Getting
Medical Tests
Consejos para cuando necesite una receta médica Quick Tips-When
Getting a Prescription
Consejos-para cuando visite a su médico Quick Tips-When Talking with
Your Doctor
Lo que debe preguntar antes de una cirugía Questions to Ask Your
Doctor Before You Have Surgery
Elección y uso de un plan de salud Choosing and Using a Health Plan
Enfermedades comunes del útero: opciones para su tratamiento Common
Uterine
Conditions: Options for Treatment
Usted puede dejar de fumar: Guía del consumidor You Can Quit Smoking:
Consumer Guide
Guía para la buena salud de los niños Guide to Good Health for
Children
La guía para la buena salud de los adultos Pocket Guide to Good
Health for Adults
Le han diagnosticado: Qué es lo que sigue? Now You Have a Diagnosis:
Whats Next?
La guía para mantenerse saludable después de los 50 Pocket Guide to
Staying Healthy at 50
No se arriesgue con sus medicamentos Your Medicine: Play It Safe
Mejorando la calidad de la atención médica: Guía para los pacientes y
las familias Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and
Families
Las mujeres y los medicamentos: Lo que usted necesita saber Women and
Medicines: What You Need to Know
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ATSDR
English - http://wwwatsdrcdcgov/
Spanish - http://wwwatsdrcdcgov/es/es_indexhtml
ATSDR works with states and other federal agencies to prevent exposure to
hazardous substances from waste sites The agency conducts public health
assessments,
health studies, surveillance activities, and health
education training in
communities around waste sites on the US Environmental Protection
Agencys National Priorities List
Online Information Sheets:
http://wwwatsdrcdcgov/es/general/es_indexhtml
Agua subterránea Underground Water
Aire Air
Enfermedades pulmonares y respiratorias Lung and Respiratory
Diseases
Exposición a sustancias químicas Exposure to Chemical Substances
Investigaciones de cáncer Cancer Research
Malformaciones congénitas y trastornos reproductivos Congenital
Malformations and Reproductive Disorders
Muestreo y modelado del aire Sampling and Modeling of Air
Qué es el cáncer? What is Cancer?
List of ATSDR Publications English:
http://wwwatsdrcdcgov/2p-publicationshtml
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc
1-888-4AL-ANON 1-888-425-266
English - http://wwwal-anonorg/
Spanish - http://wwwal-anonorg/alaspanhtml
Focus - alcoholism
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc is designed to help families and
friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem
drinking of a relative or friend Similarly, Alateen is the recovery
program for young people
Spanish- language resources: available on the
CD
Archivo de hechos para profesionales Fact Sheet for Professionals -
Provides basic information about Al-Anon and Alateen and how they
cooperate with professionals in the US and Canada
Lo que sucede luego del tratamiento What Happens after Treatment
Alzheimers Association, Inc
English - http://wwwalzorg/
Spanish - http://wwwalzorg/hispanic/overview_spasp
The Alzheimers Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest
national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for
Alzheimers and helping those affected by the disease
Diversity Toolbox for Hispanic/Latino Communities:
http://wwwalzorg/Resources/Diversity/HispanicLatinoasp
Includes a list of education materials, outreach materials, videos, a
glossary of terms and a bibliography
Education materials: available on the CD
Spanish-language educational information about Alzheimers disease and
dementia care
Conversando con su Médico Talking with your doctor - includes
information to help you:
choose a doctor
communicate effectively with the doctor and other health care
providers
work with an interpreter
discuss
sensitive issues such as incontinence or sexuality
Establezca Una Alianza Con Su Doctor: Una guía para personas que
sufren de pérdida de memoria y para los seres queridos que las cuidan
Partnering with your doctor: A guide for persons with memory problems
and their caregivers - This booklet includes helpful checklists to
make the most of doctors visits
Qué estamos haciendo contra la enfermedad de Alzheimer? Whats being
done about Alzheimers? - This brochure provides an overview of
Alzheimers Association programs and services
Qué le pasa al Abuelito? What is Happening to Abuelito? -
Photonovelas that illustrate the impact of diagnosis on a Latino
family
Unidos en la lucha Together We Can Do It - Photonovelas that
illustrate the impact of diagnosis on a Latino family
Usted puede hacer la diferencia You can make a difference - Lists 10
ways to help a family
Returno Seguro Safe Return Enrollment Form - Form to enroll in a
nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that assists
in the safe return of individuals with Alzheimers or a related
dementia who wander and
become lost
Returno Seguro Safe Return - Fact sheet on Safe Return program
Fact Sheets:
Actividades Activities
Alimentación Eating
Alucinaciones Hallucinations
Agresión Agitation
Aseo Personal Bathing
Hospitalización Hospitalization
Incontinencia Incontinence
La Pena, el Luto y Culpabilidad Grief, Mourning, and Guilt
Los Centros Diurnos de Cuidado Adult Day Care
Los Días Festivos Holidays
Pasos para entender el proceso legal Steps to Understanding Legal
Issues
Platicando con el Paciente, la Familia y los Amigos Telling the
Patient, Family, and Friends
Presentación Personal Dressing
Seguridad Safety
Sentimientos Feelings
Sexualidad Sexuality
Vacaciones Vacationing
Visitas Visiting
Outreach Materials:
Diversity Notes: Hispanic Attitudes/Beliefs Relevant to Care - This
resource is designed primarily for professionals who work with
Hispanics and Latino who are affected by Alzheimers disease and other
dementias The content includes recommendations for culturally
sensitive care and explanations of help-seeking behaviors and
caregiving practices
often evident in Hispanic or Latino families
Videos:
The following videos are held in the Alzheimers Association Green-Field
Library in Chicago You can check them out with an interlibrary loan
arranged through your local public or academic library
Alzheimers Disease: A Multicultural Perspective
La Enfermedad de Alzheimer en su comunidad
Hasta que hay cura la diagnosis de la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Hispanic healthcare beliefs, attitudes and practices that affect
clients
Living with Alzheimers disease
Memory Loss and Special Issues for African American and Hispanic
Caregivers
A Visit with Maria
La Enfermedad de Alzheimer y El Cuidado
Glossary of terms:
The glossary in Spanish defines frequently used terms related to
Alzheimers disease and dementia-related care and treatment
Hispanic / Latino Bibliography:
The bibliography is a reviewed collection of articles, books, and other
resources about Alzheimers disease and issues relevant to the
Hispanic/Latino community Contact your local Alzheimers Association
chapter or local library for availability of items on the list Items held
in the Alzheimers Association Green-Field
Library in Chicago are noted and
may be checked out with an interlibrary loan from your local public or
academic library
Other Web Information Resources:
Información sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer About Alzheimers
disease
Información sobre la Alzheimers Asociación About the Alzheimers
Association
Diez señales de advertencia de la enfermedad de Alzheimer 10 warning
signs of Alzheimers disease
Etapas de la enfermedad de Alzheimer Stages of Alzheimers disease
Stress y otros problemas que aquejan al que cuida al enfermo de
Alzheimer Caregiver stress
American Association of Diabetes Educators
English - http://wwwaadenetorg
The American Association of Diabetes Educators AADE is a
multidisciplinary organization representing over 10,000 healthcare
professionals who provide diabetes education and care The American
Association of Diabetes Educators is dedicated to advancing the role of the
diabetes educator and improving the quality of diabetes education and care
AADE offers a number of publications and products to help todays health
professionals keep pace with the ever-changing field of diabetes
education:
http://wwwaadenetorg/Products/indexhtml
Patient education video series:
http://wwwaadenetorg/Products/productshtml
Self-care behavior goal sheets: http://wwwaadenetorg/AADE7/goalsheethtml
Also available are helpful links to organizations that can help further
explain what diabetes is for the general public:
http://wwwaadenetorg/HelpfulLinks/indexhtml
American Association of Kidney Patients
English - wwwaakporg
Spanish - http://wwwaakporg/AAKP/espanolhtm
Brochures available through AAKP: http://wwwaakporg/AAKP/brochureshtm
You can request bulk materials by completing a printable order form
available through the website
Spanish-language resources: available on the CD
Comprendiendo Sus Opciones De Aplacacion De Hemodialisis
Understanding Your Hemodialysis Access Options - This 16-page
brochure outlines the various access devices available for patients on
hemodialysis Available in English and Spanish, the brochure offers a
brief description of arteriovenous fistulas, grafts, catheters and
subcutaneous access devices as well as the benefits and drawbacks of
each The brochure also includes a brief section on how to properly
care for each kind of access device
Conozca Sus Opciones De Hemodialisis Understanding Your Hemodialysis
Options - This 16-page brochure provides a description of
hemodialysis as well as an in-depth explanation of the available
hemodialysis treatments, including conventional, short daily and
nocturnal Readers will learn about home and in-center treatment for
each option This brochure offers a detailed explanation of the
various physical, emotional and social aspects associated with each
treatment In addition, it includes the benefits and drawbacks for the
various treatment options This brochure is available in downloadable
format on AAKPs Web site
American Cancer Society
English - http://wwwcancerorg
Spanish: http://wwwcancerorg/docroot/esp/esp_0asp
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from
cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service
The American Cancer Society offers free brochures on preventing,
diagnosing, and treating
different kinds of cancer You can place an order
them by phone Please call 1-800-ACS-2345 The brochures will be mailed to
you For a listing of available brochures, visit:
http://wwwcancerorg/asp/freebrochures/fb_globalasp
It also has good general reference information about cancer the different
types, the risk factors, prevention, treatment and more as well as a
search feature that enables you to obtain info regarding specific types of
cancer
General Spanish-language Information about Cancer: available through the
website
Guía del cáncer Cancer Guide - general information covering various
cancer-related topics, causes and risk factors
Otros temas Other Themes - search for additional information over
cancer-related themes
Guías de tratamiento de la ACS y la NCCN American Cancer Society and
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guides to Treatment - obtain
information over the early detection and evaluation of cancer, the
classification according to topics and the side effects of various
treatments
Tabaco y el cáncer Tobacco and Cancer - obtain information over
topics related to tobacco and its impact on health
Advice on how to
stop smoking and information about the Grand Day of No Smoking
Páginas en Internet relacionadas Related internet pages - that cover
cancer topics
Datos y estadísticas del cáncer en los hispanos/latinos 2003-2005
Facts and statistics regarding cancer in the Hispanic population 2003-
2005 - recent information about incidence, mortality, risk factors,
screening tests in the Hispanic population
American Diabetes Association
English - http://wwwdiabetesorg
Spanish -
http://wwwdiabetesorg/espanol/defaultjsp?WTLPromoHEADER_espanolvms1733
79574935
The American Diabetes Association is the nations leading nonprofit health
organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy The
mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve
the lives of all people affected by diabetes
Spanish-language resources: available through the CD
http://wwwdiabetesorg/espanol/recursos-overviewjsp
Cuide su Salud Cuide su Diabetes Take Care of Your HealthTake
Care of Your Diabetes - information to help you decrease long-term
complications
Información que usted debe conocer sobre la diabetes y
Medicare
Information You Ought to Know about Diabetes and Medicare - As of
2005, Medicare will offer new benefits related to prevention and
detection that are important elements in the fight against diabetes
El Trabajo y Sus Derechos Work and Your Rights - Information to help
individuals with diabetes understand their rights in the workplace
Examen de Riesgo de Diabetes Risk Exam for Diabetes - Helps evaluate
whether you have diabetes without even knowing it
La Escuela y Sus Derechos School and Your Rights - Description of
how to protect students with diabetes against discrimination by
schools and day cares
American Heart Association
English - http://wwwamericanheartorg
Spanish - http://wwwamericanheartorg/presenterjhtml?identifier3015971
The American Heart Associations mission is to discover, interpret and
process scientific information, communicate cardiovascular science, medical
and consumer health information, advocate the Associations position to key
audiences and generate resources
Spanish Patient Education Materials available for ordering through
the
web:
http://wwwamericanheartorg/presenterjhtml?identifier1200025
Several of AHAs patient education brochures are available in Spanish The
topics covered include physical activity, nutrition, and emergencies Get
brochure descriptions and ordering information by visiting their website
A moverse Nuestra guía de actividades físicas Move Our Guide to
Physical Activity
Ataque al corazón y ataque al cerebro: Señales y acciones Heart
Attack and Stroke: Signs and Actions
Controlando su peso Controlling Your Weight
Después de su ataque al corazón: Nuestra guía para ayudarle a
recuperarse After Your Heart Attack: Our Guide to Help You Recover
Easy Food Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating Spanish version
Signs of a Heart Attack Spanish version
Understanding and Controlling Your High Blood Pressure Spanish
version
Warning Signs and Actions: Our guide to quick action for heart attack,
cardiac arrest and stroke emergencies Spanish version
Está usted en riesgo de tener un ataque al corazón o un ataque al
cerebro? Are You at Risk of Having a Heart Attack or a Stroke?
American Kidney Fund
English -
http://wwwkidneyfundorg
Spanish - http://wwwkidneyfundorg/pats_spanishasp
The American Kidney Fund is the leading national voluntary health
organization providing direct financial assistance for the benefit of
kidney patients supported by comprehensive educational programs, clinical
research and community service projects
Spanish Helpline:
To answer questions from kidney patients, their families, and the general
public, the Fund maintains a national, toll-free Help Line 1-800-638-8299
and a Spanish Language Helpline 866-300-2900 which provides information
about kidney disease, its prevention and treatment, and organ donation
Experienced Patient Services staff and renal Social Workers respond to
thousands of calls with facts, resources and support as the demand for this
service has grown steadily
List of available brochures: http://wwwkidneyfundorg/RequestMaterialsasp
Many of these brochures are available for free downloading from their web
site in Adobe Acrobat format One item of any informational brochure may be
selected and sent to you FREE of charge Simply follow the prompts and the
system will process your order If you will be ordering more than one item,
a credit card will
be necessary to process your order Shipping is free
except where indicated
Spanish-language materials: can be ordered through the website
Kidney Failure: A Guide for Patients and Their Families Booklet
English and Spanish - This booklet explains some of the many changes
in lifestyle that are necessary for newly-diagnosed patients with end-
stage renal disease
Diet Guide for the CAPD Patient Spanish - Continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis CAPD is the most common type of peritoneal
dialysis and needs no machine Because of the nature of this process
and the effects of kidney disease, special dietary guides outlined in
this brochure must be followed
Done Vida Donate Life - Spanish-language brochure about organ and
tissue donation A family notification card and donor card is
included You can request one copy of the brochure FREE, but requests
for two or more brochures cost 035 each
Healthy Eating for Hemodialysis - Hemodialysis uses a machine to clean
wastes from the blood after the kidneys have failed Because of this
mechanical process and the effects of kidney disease, special dietary
guides outlined in this brochure must be followed
High Blood Pressure and Its Effects on the Kidneys - The second most
common cause of kidney failure is high blood pressure, which often has
no symptoms If you or a loved one has ever been diagnosed with
elevated blood pressure, you should ask for a copy of this brochure
Kidney Disease Strikes Hispanic Americans - One out of every eight
people with kidney failure is Hispanic American This brochure helps
raise awareness of kidney failure among this population and provides
strategies for prevention
Spanish-language materials: available on CD
Como Vivir Saludablemente Con La Enfermedad Renal Crónica Living Well
with Chronic Kidney Disease English and Spanish - Your doctor has
just told you that your kidneys are not working properly and that you
may eventually need dialysis or a kidney transplant This brochure can
answer many of the questions you may have
La Diabetes y sus Rin?ones Diabetes and Your Kidneys - The leading
cause of kidney failure is diabetes By providing diabetic patients
with important information about treating their
condition, many cases
of kidney failure could be prevented or postponed
Cobertura Medicare de Diálisis Renal y Servicios de Trasplante de
Riñón Medicare Coverage of Kidney Diálisis and Kidney Transplant
Services
Información sobre la enfermedad renal poliquistica Information on
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Obteniendo su nuevo riñón: La realidad acerca del trasplante de riñón
Obtaining your new kidney: The reality around kidney transplantation
American Liver Foundation
English - http://wwwliverfoundationorg
no Spanish materials
The American Liver Foundation ALF is a national voluntary health
organization dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and
other liver diseases through research and education
American Lung Association
English - http://wwwlungusaorg
Spanish - http://wwwlungusaorg/site/ppasp?cdvLUK9O0Eb33214
The American Lung Association ALA fights lung disease in all its forms,
with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health
Spanish Information is available on the main topic areas of Asthma, Tobacco
and Lung Disease through the Spanish language portal of ALAs website
American Red
Cross
English - http://wwwredcrossorg/
Spanish - http://wwwredcrossorg/spanish/
The American Red Cross provides disaster services, biomedical services,
health and safety services, international services, community and youth
services and also blood and tissue donation information and services
List of Publications: http://wwwredcrossorg/pubs/
Spanish Resources are Available through:
http://wwwredcrossorg/services/hss/resourceses/
Items listed on website can be ordered through the local chapter of
American Red Cross
Spanish-language materials: available on the CD
Quién será? - Risky Stuff is a comic book for adolescents that
delivers HIV/AIDS messages in an easy-to-read format Read the first
of several installments
Find out whats happening with friends Savage, Hector, Rosi, Viki, and
Raul in the second installment of: Quién será? - Risky Stuff
A fight between Juan and Raul? Plus, what is Raul doing with Suzy
Pendergrass? Find out in the third installment of: Quién será? -
Risky Stuff
Savage in the hospitalRosi and Raúl as parents? Read about it as
Quién será? - Risky Stuff continues
Aplastic Anemia MDS International
Foundation, Inc
English http://wwwaplasticorg/indexshtml
Spanish http://wwwaamdsorg/espanolshtml
Founded in 1983, the AAMDSIF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with
the following mission: to serve as a resource for patient assistance,
advocacy, and support;
provide educational materials and medical information; and to fund medical
research to find effective treatments and cure for Aplastic Anemia,
Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and related bone marrow diseases such as PNH
Spanish-language materials: available on the CD
Syndromes Myelodysplasticos: Explicaciones Básicas Myelodysplastic
Syndromes: Basic Explanations
Sobrecarga de Hierro Iron
C
Cancer Information Service
English - http://cisncinihgov
Provides information about cancer and cancer-related resources to patients,
the public, and health professionals Spanish-speaking staff members are
available Distributes free publications from the National Cancer
Institute
Available on CD: NCIs Publications Catalog and Order Form
CDC National Prevention Information Network NPIN
English - http://wwwcdcnpinorg
Spanish - http://wwwcdcnpinorg/scripts/espanol/indexasp
Focus - HIV/AIDS, STDs, TB
Develops, identifies, and
collects information on the prevention,
treatment, and control of HIV/AIDS, STDs, and TB Provides information to
health care providers and consumers Provides reference and referrals to
public and private resources, offers access to online databases, and
distributes publications
Free Spanish Materials: see pdf list of materials on CD
http://wwwcdcnpinorg/scripts/pubs/espanol/SpanPubSearchasp?ActionInt
Spanish Language Resources:
http://wwwcdcnpinorg/scripts/pubs/MatlPubSearchasp?BrowseCatThemeDocCat
SpanishLanguageResources
This catalog provides a listing of materials concerning HIV/AIDS, TB and
STDs that are offered in Spanish by CDCs National Prevention Information
Network NPIN
Campaign Kit 2005: Día Nacional de la Prueba de VIH: 27 de Junio
National HIV Testing Day - This information kit contains materials
to be used by organizers to promote National HIV Testing Day on June
27, 2005
La Hepatitis Viral y Los Usuarios de Drogas Inyectables Viral
Hepatitis and Injection Drug Users - This information kit, which
includes five information sheets of the IDU HIV Prevention Series,
discusses hepatitis infection among injection drug users
IDUs
including prevention, transmission, treatment of hepatitis A, B, and
C, and HIV coinfection
Como Prevenir la Transmisión Ocupacional del VIH al Personal de
Cuidado de Salud Preventing Occupational HIV Transmission to Health
Care Personnel - This CDC information sheet discusses prevention and
management of occupational HIV exposures and infections in health care
personnel
Desinfección de Jeringuillas Para Usuarios de Drogas Inyectables
Syringe Disinfections for Injection Drug Users - This information
sheet presents basic information for injecting drug users IDUs on
disinfections, especially bleach disinfections, of drug injection
equipment to reduce the risk of getting or transmitting HIV or HCV
El VIH y Su Tratamiento: Que Debe Saber Usted HIV and Its Treatment:
What You Ought to Know - This pamphlet presents information about the
treatments available for HIV/AIDS and the patients role in treatment
La Prevención Del VIH y Del SIDA: Que Puede Hacer Usted Preventing
HIV AIDS: What You Can Do - This brochure from the 1992 America
Responds to AIDS campaign Americans Working
Together To Prevent
HIV/AIDS shows how individuals can make a difference in the fight
against the AIDS epidemic
Protegiendo la Salud de la Comunidad Hispana: Lucha Contra el VIH/SIDA
Protecting the Health of Latino Communities: Combating HIV/AIDS -
This Spanish-language booklet provides information on the history of
HIV/AIDS in the United States Latino population, its impact on Latino
communities from different countries, and a discussion of what needs
to be done to decrease transmission of HIV
Mas Vale Saber: Hazte la Prueba: Toma Control Its Better to Know:
Take the Test: Take Control - This 11 x 17 inch bilingual poster
promotes testing for the human immunodeficiency virus HIV as part of
National Testing Day 2004 It advises people who have not been tested
or who have been involved in risky behavior to get tested
Children Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders CHADD
English - http://wwwchaddorg
Spanish - http://wwwchaddorg/webpagecfm?cat_id13
Individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD, the national
organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy
and
support
Spanish Resources fact sheets and informational sheets available at:
http://wwwhelp4adhdorg/espanolcfm
Spanish-language materials: available on CD
Enfoque en las Tareas o Asignaciones Focus on Homework and
Assignments - article
Papas con el TDA/H Parents with AD/HD - article
El diagnóstico del TDA/H en los adultos Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults
Manejo del tiempo: Aprendiendo a utilizar un planificador diario
Managing Time: Learning to Use a Day Planner
Una guía para organizar la casa y la oficina A Guide for Organizing
the House and Office
Asuntos universitarios para los estudiantes con el TDA/H University
Affairs for Students with AD/HD
Asuntos legales para los adultos con el TDA/H en el lugar de trabajo y
en la educación superior Legal Issues for Adults with AD/HD en the
workplace and in higher education
Destrezas sociales en los adultos con el TDA/H Social Stress in
Adults with AD/HD
Guía para alcanzar el éxito con el TDA/H en el lugar de trabajo Guide
to Reach Success in the Workplace with AD/HD
Manejo del dinero para los adultos con el TDA/H Money Management for
Adults with AD/HD
El coaching y el TDA/H en los adultos Coaching and AD/HD in Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
English - http://wwwcdcgov/
Spanish - http://wwwcdcgov/spanish/defaulthtm
The CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent
outbreak of diseases With the assistance of states and other partners, CDC
guards against international disease transmission, maintains national
health statistics and provides for immunization services and supports
research into disease and injury prevention
Index of topics in alphabetical order -
http://wwwcdcgov/spanish/indicehtm
Spanish-language materials: available on CD
Niños sanos Familias sanas La actividad física puede ser la
conexión Health Kids Health Families Exercise can be
connection
Senederos para la salud Paths to Health
Sistemas de Agua Segura para el Mundo en Desarrollo: Manual para la
Ejecución de Proyectos de Tratamiento y Almacenamiento Seguro de Agua
en el Hogar Systems of Safe Water for Developing Countries: A Manual
for the Execution of Treatment Projects and the Safe Storage of Water
in the Home - The System of Safe
Water is an intervention in water
quality using simple, low-cost technologies that are healthy and
appropriate for developing countries The objective is to obtain safe
water by means of disinfections and safe storage
Más vale prevenir que lamentar: Un Guía para la salud del corazón
Its better to prevent than to regret: A guide for heart health
Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables Latin Dishes - Tasty and
Healthy
Lista de cosas que puede hacer para prevenir caídas en su hogar List
of things you can do to prevent falls in your home
Conocimiento nacional sobre el cáncer colorrectal National awareness
of colorectal cancer
Vaccines:
Tétanos Tetanus
Neumococica polisacarida Pneumococcal Polysaccharide
Neumocócica conjugada Conjugated Pneumococcal
Influenzae Haemophilus tipo B Hib Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Vacuna contra la hepatitis A Vaccine for Hepatitis A
Quién debe y quién no debe ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe? Who
should and shouldnt get the flu vaccine?
Vacuna contra tétanos y difteria Vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria
Vacuna contra la fiebre tifoidea Vaccine for
typhoid fever
Vacuna contra la influenza desactivada Flu vaccine - deactivated
Vacuna intranasal viva contra la influenza Flu vaccine - live and
intranasal
Vacuna contra sarampión y paperas y rubéola Measles Mumps Rubella
vaccine
Vacuna antipoliomielitica Polio vaccine
Vacuna antipoliomielitica oral Polio vaccine - oral
Vacuna contra varicela Vaccine for varicella
Other Fact Sheets:
Guía rápida sobre la peste Quick Guide about Plague
Programa de detección auditiva e intervención tempranas EHDI
Program of auditory detection and early intervention
Cúbrete al toser Cover your Cough - version for health care settings
Cúbrete al toser Cover your Cough - version for community public
settings like schools child care facilities
Datos sobre el botulismo Facts about botulism
Hoja informativa sobre la hipertensión Information sheet about
hypertension
Hoja informativa sobre el colesterol Information sheet about
cholesterol
Hoja informativa los accidentes cerebrovasculares Information sheet
about stoke
Hoja informativa sobre la enfermedad cardiaca Information sheet about
cardiac disease
Hoja informativa sobre la hipertensión pulmonar Information sheet
about pulmonary hypertension
Hoja informativa sobre la fibrilación auricular Information sheet
about auricular fibrillation
Hoja informativa sobre la insuficiencia cardiaca Information sheet
about heart failure
Conozca los signos y síntomas de los accidentes cerebrovasculares
Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke
Conozca los signos y síntomas del ataque cardiaco Recognize the signs
and symptoms of heart attack
Datos sobre el cianuro Facts about cyanide
Consejos para los que se van de cruceros Advice for those going on a
cruise
Datos sobre la presencia de los norovirus en los cruceros Facts about
the presence of norovirus on cruise ships
Consejos para lavarse las manos Advice for washing your hands
Datos importantes para prepararse para un huracán Important facts for
preparing for a hurricane
Datos importantes para recuperarse después de un huracán Important
facts for recovering after a hurricane
Incendios destructivos Destructive fires
Lo que necesita saber en caso de un corte
inesperado de la
electricidad What you need to know in case of an unexpected
electrical power outage
Datos importantes para estar preparado frente a una inundación
Important facts to be prepared before a flood
Datos importantes sobre la recuperación después de una inundación
Important facts for recovering from a flood
Protéjase contra la intoxicación por monóxido de carbono después de
una emergencia Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning after
an emergency
Gente saludable con discapacidad Healthy people with disabilities
Qué Podemos Esperar Del Tratamiento De Abuso Des Sustancias? What
can we expect from substance abuse treatment?
Gripe aviar gripe del pollo, brote del H5N1 Avian flu/chicken flu,
outbreak of flu H5N1
Los mohos en el medio ambiente Molds in the environment
Lo que usted debe saber sobre la viruela del simio What you ought to
know about simian smallpox
Datos sobre la mostaza azufrada Facts about mustard gas
Atención mujeres embarazadas: qué puede hacer para evitar que los
gérmenes la afecten a usted y a su bebé Attention pregnant women:
what you
can do to avoid germs that affect you and your baby
Obesidad y genética: lo que conocemos, lo que no sabemos y lo que esto
significa Obesity and genetics: what we know, what we dont know and
what it means
Secuencia para ponerse y quitarse el equipo de protección personal
Sequence for putting on and removing personal protection equipment
Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la ricina Frequently asked questions
about ricin
Sanidad e higiene Sanitation and hygiene
El tabaquismo entre adultos: enfermedades coronarias y accidentes
cerebrovasculares Tobacco among adults: coronary diseases and
strokes
Clamidia Clamydia
Gonorrea Gonorrhea
Enfermedades de transmisión sexual y embarazo Sexually transmitted
diseases and pregnancy
Enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica Inflammatory pelvic disease
Herpes genital Genital herpes
Infección genital por VPH Genital infection by Human Papilloma Virus
HPV
Sífilis Syphilis
Tricomoniasis Tricomoniasis
Vaginosis bacteriana VB Bacterial vaginosis
Qué es el Virus West Nile? What is West Nile Virus?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
- Cancer Prevention
Control
Spanish - http://wwwcdcgov/spanish/cancer/defaulthtm
CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with
national organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to
develop, implement, and promote effective cancer prevention and control
practices
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC - Oral Health
Spanish - http://wwwcdcgov/spanish/dental/indexhtm
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC have
developed a set of pediatric oral health tips, Brush Up on Healthy Teeth:
Simple Steps for Kids Smiles
Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
Refresque Sus Conocimientos sobre Dientes Sanos: Pasos Sencillos para
Sonrisas Infantiles Refresh your Knowledge of Healthy Teeth: Simple
Steps for Kids Smiles - To assist Hispanic parents in caring for
their childrens teeth, the CDC has released pediatric oral health
tips in Spanish The tips recommend good oral care habits starting in
infancy and provide information on the proper use of toothpaste and
other fluoride products
Cuestionario 1 Questionnaire 1
Cuestionario 2 Questionnaire 2
Hoja
informativa Information Sheet
Póster Poster
Artículo Article
Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS
English - http://wwwmedicaregov/
Spanish - http://wwwmedicaregov/Spanish/Overviewasp
CMS administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health
care to Americas aged and indigent populations, about one in every four
Americans, including nearly 18 million children and nursing home coverage
for low-income elderly CMS also administers the new Childrens Health
Insurance Program through approved state plans that cover more than 22
million children
You can order publications through 1-800-MEDICARE 1-800-633-4227 or the
CMS website at:
http://wwwmedicaregov/Publications/Search/SearchCriteriaasp?LanguageSpan
ish
Most popular publications: available on CD
Guía para Seleccionar una Tarjeta de Descuento para Recetas Médicas
Aprobada por Medicare Guide to Select - This publication provides
information about the new discount cards for prescriptions approved by
Medicare, including who is eligible to get one, how they work and how to
select the best card for you 11062-S, 40 pages
Medicare y Usted Medicare and You - This publication gives an
overview of
benefits, rights and obligations under Medicare as well as answers to
frequently asked questions about Medicare 2005 - 10050-S, 104 pages
D
Depression After Delivery
English - http://wwwdepressionafterdeliverycom/
No Spanish materials
Depression After Delivery, Inc is a national organization, which provides
support for women with ante and postpartum depression Its focus includes
education, information, support groups, telephone support and referral for
women and families coping with mental health issues associated with
childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum
F
Food and Drug Administration FDA
English - http://wwwfdagov/
Spanish - http://wwwfdagov/oc/spanish/
Spanish - Evaluation and Research
http://wwwfdagov/cder/audiences/iact/iachomehtmSpanish
Spanish - Brochures http://wwwfdagov/opacom/lowlit/spanlowhtml
The FDA assures the safety of foods and cosmetics as well as the safety and
efficacy of pharmaceuticals, biological products and medical devices
Spanish language publications for consumers: available on CD
Drugs
Compra de Medicinas Recetadas a Traves del Internet Buying
Prescription Medicine Online
Interacciones de
Medicamentos: Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Drug
Interactions: What You Should Know
Cómo Darles la Medicina a los Niños How to Give Medicine to Children
Está enfermo uno de sus hijos? No adivine Lea las indicaciones Got
a Sick Kid? Dont Guess Read the Label
Evite Confusiones con el Oxigeno Prevent Medical Gas Mix-Ups
Hechos Sobre Los Medicamentos Genéricos Facts about Generic Drugs
La FDA Combate las Enfermedades Raras: Nueva Ayuda Para Pacientes Sin
Tratamientos FDA Fights Rare Diseases: New Help for Patients without
Treatments
Las Medicinas; Cómo Usarlas con Confianza Medicines: How to Use Them
with Confidence
Las Medicinas en la Vejez Medicines and Older Adults
Los medicamentos y usted: Guía para adultos de más edad Medications
and You: Guide for Older Adults
Medicamentos sin receta: Cuál es adecuado para usted? Over-the-
Counter Medicines: Whats Right for you?
Mejorando la Salud Pública: Fomentando la Venta y Uso de Drogas
Efectivas Improving Public Health: Promoting the Sale and Use of
Effective Drugs
Mis Medicinas Oficina para la Salud de la Mujer My Medicines
Office
of Womens Health
Qué son las drogas genéricas y por qué son importantes para
usted? What are generic drugs and why are they important for you?
Todo lo que necesita saber sobre las drogas genéricas Everything
You Need to Know about Generic Drugs
Sea un miembro activo de su equipo de atención médica Be an Active
Member of Your Health Care Team
Foods
Alimentando a su Bebé con Leche Materna o Biberón Nourishing Your
Baby with Breast Milk or Formula
Comiendo Bien en la Vejez Eating Well as We Age
Dieta Para un Corazón Saludable Diet for a Healthy Heart
Goce de Buena Salud; Proteja los Alimentos Enjoy Good Health:
Protect the Food
Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber sobre el Mercurio en el Pescado y los
Mariscos What you need to know about mercury in fish and in
shellfish
Medical Devices / Radiological Health
Mejor Cuidado de la Salud Con Dispositivos Médicos de Calidad: FDA a
la Cabeza en Tecnología de Dispositivos Médicos Better health care
with quality medical devices: FDA at the head of medical device
technology
Una Defensa Efectiva Contra el Cáncer
de los Senos: La Calidad del
Tipo de Programa de Mamografías de la FDA An effective defense
against breast cancer: FDAs mammography quality standards program
Biological Products
Proteja a su Niño Contra Enfermedades Peligrosas; Asegúrese que sus
Niños son Vacunados Protect your child against dangerous diseases:
Make sure that your children are vaccinated
VAERS: Sistema para Reportar Reacciones Adversas a las Vacunas VAERS:
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
Information about the FDA
Ciencia en la FDA: La Base de la Protección de la Salud Pública
Science at FDA: The basis of Public Health Protection
La FDA Protege la Salud Pública; Ocupa Lugar Alto en la Confianza
Pública FDA protects the public health; Ranks high in public trust
La Protección del Ser Humano: El Papel de la FDA en un Sistema de
Seguridad Human Subject Protection: FDAs Role in a System of
Safeguards
La Urgencia Para Mejorar La Seguridad del Paciente: La FDA Recibe
Anualmente Más de 350,000 Reportes de Casos Adversos Challenge to
Improve Patient Safety: FDA Logs over 350,000 Reports of Adverse
Events
Annually
Los Distritos de la FDA: Centinelas de la Salud Pública FDAs
Sentinel of Public Health: Field Staff Safeguards High Standards
Los Esfuerzos de la FDA por El Consumidor Americano FDAs Global
Shield for the American Consumer
Health and Medical Conditions
Ayude al Tratamiento Efectivo de su Artritis Help your arthritis
treatment work
Cinco Recomendaciones para Recibir una Mejor Atención Médica 5 steps
to safer health care
Cómo Protegerse Contra el SIDA How to protect yourself from AIDS
Cómo Tratar los Resfriados y la Influenza What to do for colds and
flu
En Busca de Mejoría Para los Problemas de la Vejiga Coping with
bladder problems
Ensayos Voluntarios de Tratamientos Médicos en Clínicas Experimentales
Clinical trials and medical treatments: Why volunteer?
Información Rápida-Diabetes Quick information - Diabetes
La Diabetes Oficina para la Salud de la Mujer Diabetes - from the
Office of Womens Health
La Pérdida del Oído, los Audífonos; Una Charla Franca con la FDA
Straight Talk from the FDA about Hearing loss and Hearing Aids
Los Mamogramas y el
Cáncer de los Senos Mammograms and Breast Cancer
Pierda Peso sin Riesgo Para la Salud Losing weight safely
Proteja a sus Niños de los Venenos en su Hogar Protect your children
from the poisons in your home
Qué Tipo de Control de la Natalidad es Mejor Para Usted? What kind
of birth control is best for you?
Sea Cuidadoso al Escoger los Tratamientos Médicos Be careful in
selecting medical treatments
Siete Fáciles Pasos Para Recibir el Sol sin Peligro 7 Easy steps to
safer sunning
Tarjeta de alerta de diabetes Oficina para la Salud de la Mujer
Reminder card for diabetes - from the Office of Womens Health
Spanish-language resources: available through the website
Frecuentes Preguntas Acerca de las Drogas Genéricas Generic Drugs:
Questions and Answers
Las apariencias engañan La medicina que usted compra fuera de Los
Estados Unidos puede ser peligrosa y deficiente No arriesgue su
salud Looks can be deceiving The medicine that you buy outside of
the United States can be unsafe or ineffective Dont risk your
health
Piénselo Muy Bien: Una Guía Para el Control de los Beneficios
y
Riesgos de las Medicinas Think It Through: A Guide to Managing the
Benefits and Risks of Medicines
Cuál Es La Mejor Manera de Tomar Su Medicina Comprada Sin Receta
Médica? Con Seriedad What is the Best Way to Take Your Over-the-
Counter Pain Reliever? Seriously
Aditivos en los Alimentos Food Additives
Centro para la Seguridad Alimentaría y la Nutrición Aplicada Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
La FDA Anuncia los Planes Para Prohibir las Ventas de Suplementos
Dietéticos que Contienen Efedrina FDA announces plans to prohibit the
sales of dietary supplements that contain Ephedra
FDA Lanza Advertencia Pública Contra El Uso De Crema De Belleza FDA
launches a public advertisement against the use of beauty cream
Guardando los Víveres de La Nación en Lugar Seguro: Gran Trabajo de la
FDA Keeping the Nations Food Supply Safe: FDAs Big Job Done Well
La FDA Alerta al Público Sobre el Posible Peligro Para la Salud
Asociado Con las Chupetas Mexicanas de Dulce de Tamarindo FDA alerts
the public to the possible health risk associated with certain
Tamarind candy
lollipops from Mexico
La FDA Anuncia El Retiro Por Walong Marketing, Inc De Pequeñas Copas
De Dulces Gelatinados Debido Al Peligro De Sofocamiento FDA announces
a recall by Walong Marketing, Inc of small gelatin snack cups candies
due to choking hazard
La Nueva Etiqueta de los Alimentos The Food Label FDA Consumer
Los Ácidos Grasos Trans Ahora Serán Listados Junto con las Grasas
Saturadas y Colesterol en la Etiqueta de Información Nutricional
Trans Fats will now be listed along with saturated fats and
cholesterol on the nutritional facts label
Los Diez Patógenos de Alimentos Menos Apreciados The 10 least wanted
foodborne pathogens
Nutramigen 16-Oz Formula Infantil en Polvo y Nutramigen 32-Oz
Formula Infantil Nutramigen 16-ounce infant formula in powder form
and Nutramigen 32-ounce infant formula
Lista Para Usar Retirados A Causa de Error en las Instrucciones en
Lenguaje Español que Podría Resultar en Riesgos de la Salud Error on
Spanish Label Prompts Infant Formula Recall
Organismos Que Pueden Afectarlo Organisms that can bug you
Todos podemos combatir las BACterias
All of us can fight BACteria
Un Centro de la FDA al Frente de Investigación Biomolecular FDAs
Center on the Front Line of the Biomedical Frontier
Publicaciones en Español del Centro de Medicina Veterinaria Spanish
Publications from the Center of Veterinary Medicine CVM
La Administración de Drogas y Alimentos FDA y la Alianza Nacional
para la Salud de los Hispanos anunciaron nueva iniciativa para mejorar
el acceso a información efectiva bilingüe sobre la salud FDA and the
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Announce New Efforts to Improve
Access to Accurate Bilingual Health Information
Visita radial a ClinicalTrialsgov Preguntas y respuestas Basic
questions and answers about clinical trials
J
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
English - http://wwwjdforg
No Spanish materials
JDRF is the worlds leading nongovernmental funder of diabetes research
JDRF structures its research on a business-world model to ensure that
resources are spent most effectively to accelerate progress toward finding
a cure and is the only major diabetes organization focused exclusively on
research
L
LATINA SHARE
English -
http://wwwsharecancersupportorg
Spanish - http://wwwsharecancersupportorg/latina04php
Focus - Support for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that offers survivor-led support to
women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends SHAREs
unique support model assures that no one need face breast or ovarian cancer
alone Drawing on their own experiences, cancer survivors help others
address the many emotional and practical issues that arise from a cancer
diagnosis SHARE empowers individuals and communities to advocate for
increased access to care, improved treatment modalities and quality of and
increased research funding SHAREs services include hotlines, survivor-led
support groups, wellness programs, educational forums, and advocacy
activities All programs are free of charge
Latino Organization for Liver Awareness LOLA
English - http://wwwlola-nationalorg/
Spanish http://wwwlola-nationalorg/index_shtm
Focus - Liver disease
LOLA is the first national bilingual organization dedicated to raising
awareness, prevention, education and resource/referral services to the
Latino-American community and other underserved populations who
suffer from
liver disease and/or are in need of a transplant LOLA also provides
educational information, monthly support group meetings, culturally
appropriate counseling and presentations to community-based organization,
correctional facilities and corporations In addition, LOLA strongly
encourages organ and tissue donation within the Latino-American population
List of Spanish resources available through LOLA:
http://wwwlola-nationalorg/index_shtm
List of Bilingual resources:
http://wwwlola-nationalorg/indexhtm
Leukemia Lymphoma Society LLS
English - http://wwwleukemia-lymphomaorg/
Spanish - http://wwwleukemia-lymphomaorg/all_langadp?lang_id1
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society is a national voluntary health agency
dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma, and
to improving the quality of life of patients and their families
Free materials available through their website:
http://wwwleukemia-lymphomaorg/all_page?item_id4231
Spanish publications: available on CD
http://wwwleukemia-
lymphomaorg/all_mat_req_indexadp?b_type4item_id11217
Trasplantación de células troncales de la sangre y de la médula ósea
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell
Transplantation - Information on blood
and marrow stem cell transplantation
Hacemos la diferencia We Make the Difference - list of programs and
services offered by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Información sobre la linfoma Information about Lymphoma
Lidiando con la Supervivencia Dealing with Survival - New treatments
mean better survival for many patients
Cómo elegir y comunicarse con un especialista de cáncer Choosing and
Communicating with a Cancer Specialist - No 6 in a series that
offers information about blood-related cancers
Comprendiendo el recuento de las células sanguíneas Understanding
Blood Counts - First in a series that offers information about blood-
related cancers
Comprendiendo la Farmacoterapia y Manejando los Efectos Secundarios
Understanding Drug Therapy and Managing Side Effects - Information
about drug therapy and its side effects
Información sobre la leucemia Information about Leukemia
Los linfomas The Lymphomas - Information about Hodgkin and Non-
Hodgkin Lymphomas
M
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
English - http://wwwmodimesorg
Spanish -
http://wwwnacersanoorg
March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and
advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the
threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight
There is a lot of Spanish information on their site around the topics of
pregnancy, premature births, and folic acid
N
National Alliance for Hispanic Health NAHH
English Spanish - wwwhispanichealthorg
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the nations oldest and
largest network of Hispanic health and human services providers Alliance
members deliver quality services to over 12 million persons annually making
a daily difference in the lives of Hispanic communities
Their website http://wwwhispanichealthorg/resourceslasso includes a
section on Resources where you can access the following items:
Health Fact Sheets available on CD -
http://wwwhispanichealthorg/healthfactslasso
Ácido fólico: antes y durante el embarazo Folic acid: Before and
During Pregnancy
Alergia Allergy
Ántrax Anthrax
Asbesto Asbestos
Asma Asthma
Cáncer Cancer
o Cáncer cervical Cervical cancer
o Cáncer colorectal
Colorectal cancer
o Cáncer del pulmón Lung cancer
o Cáncer de la próstata Prostate cancer
o Cuidado prenatal Prenatal care
Depresión Depression
Diabetes Diabetes
Enfermedades cardiovasculares Cardiovascular disease
Humo del tabaco en el medio ambiente Secondhand Smoke
El Polvo y los Escombros Dust Debris
Radón Radon
Las Vacunas Immunizations
Vacuna para adultos contra la influenza Adult Influenza Vaccine
Vacuna contra el neumococo Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine
La vacuna contra la viruela Smallpox Vaccine
VIH/SIDA HIV/AIDS
Publications / Videos
Colorectal Cancer - The materials include a video, brochures, and
Public Service Announcements PSAs, and were developed with input
from partnering community sites around the country, a national
advisory committee, and review by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention CDC Que No Le Dé Vergüenza Talk About Colorectal
Cancer with Your Health Care Provider
http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_cancerlasso
Cultural Proficiency - A list of manuals for health providers that
gives state-of-the-art strategies
for preventative health care
delivery to Hispanic clients Manuals are designed for the time-
pressured health professional, featuring a quick-reference highlight
area on each page, and a summary of points to remember for each
chapter http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_culturallasso
Family available on CD - http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_familylasso
Genes, Culture, and Medicines: Bridging Gaps in Treatment for Hispanic
Americans
A Theater Approach to Educating Hispanic Girls About Healthy Bones
Comenzando Bien: A Prenatal Education Program for Hispanic Women
Beginning Well
Delivering Preventative Health Care to Hispanics: A Manual for
Providers
El fortalecimiento de las familias: Programa para padres hispanos The
Strengthening of Families: Program for Hispanic Parents
Improving SCHIP Access for Hispanic Children: Report and
Recommendations from the Field
Preparándose para la atención prenatal: Consejos para la mujer
embarazada y su proveedor Preparing for Prenatal Care: Tips for the
Pregnant Woman and her Provider
The State Of Hispanic Girls
HIV/AIDS -
http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_hivlasso
Tobacco - http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_tobaccolasso
Tobacco Action Kit
Hispanic Youth Target Big Tobacco
Tobacco-free Youth: A life skills primer PAHO Publications
Immunizations available on CD-
http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_immlasso
Demuestra tu cariño: vacuna a tu bebe Show Your Love: Immunize Your
Baby
Lo que los padres deben saber acerca de las vacunas de su bebé What
Parents Should Know About Infant Immunization
Immunization Record Card
Jan-Dec 2003 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule
Las vacunas de mi bebé My Babys Immunization Book
Vacúnate ya : Lo que todo adulto debería saber Vaccines: We All
Need Them What Every Adult Should Know
Por tu vida: Vacúnate ya Looking Good, Staying Healthy: Vaccinate
Now
Bilingual Immunization Information Kit for Hispanic Families
Womens Health - http://wwwhispanichealthorg/pub_womenlasso
Salud- Guía para la salud integral de la mujer Latina Salud - A
Latinas Guide to Total Health
Helpful Links Websites - http://wwwhispanichealthorg/linkslasso
National Cancer Institute NCI
English -
wwwcancergov
Spanish - http://wwwcancergov/espanol/
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program,
which conducts and supports research, training, health information
dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the
continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients
Spanish publications available through their website:
https://cissecurencinihgov/ncipubs/
Topics covered include:
Types of cancer
Treatment options
Clinical trials
General info
Nutrition
Genetics
Coping with cancer
Testing for cancer
Risk factors/causes, prevention
Tobacco/Smoking
Cancer Information Service Spanish Hotline: 1-800-4-CANCER 1-800-422-
6237 In the US, dial 1-800-4-CANCER 1-800-422-6237, Monday through
Friday, from 9 am till 4:30 pm local time Persons who are deaf or have
trouble hearing can call 1-800-332-8615
Spanish-language material: available on CD
Control del dolor: guía para las personas con cáncer y sus familias
Control the Pain: Guide for Persons with Cancer and Their Families
National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine NCCAM
Clearinghouse
English - http://nccamnihgov
Spanish - http://nccamnihgov/espanol/
888-644-6226 Toll-free
NCCAM develops and disseminates fact sheets, information packages, and
publications to enhance public understanding about complementary and
alternative medicine research supported by the National Institutes of
Health Information Specialists can answer inquiries in English or Spanish
at 888-644-6266
Health Information in Spanish available on CD -
http://nccamnihgov/espanol/
Qué es la medicina complementaria y alternativa? What Is
Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM?
Costos de la medicina complementaria y alternativa para el consumidor
Consumer Financial Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
?Está considerando utilizar medicina complementaria y alternativa?
Are You Considering Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine
CAM?
La elección de un profesional de medicina complementaria y alternativa
Selecting a Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM
Practitioner
Suplementos de hierbas: considere también los riesgos Herbal
Supplements:
Consider Safety, Too
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
English - http://wwwncemchorg
Spanish - http://wwwmchlibraryinfo/KnowledgePaths/kp_espanolhtml
The Center provides information to health professionals and the public,
develops educational and reference materials, and provides technical
assistance in program development Subjects covered are womens health:
including pregnancy and childbirth; infant, child, and adolescent health;
nutrition; children with special health needs; injury and violence
prevention; health and safety in day care; and maternal and child health
programs and services Types of materials include professional literature,
curricula, patient education materials, audiovisuals, and information about
organizations and programs
Non-English Materials Resources Look under Spanish for listing -
http://wwwmchlibraryinfo/nonenglishhtml
National Council of La Raza
English - http://wwwnclrorg/
Publications available for ordering -
http://wwwnclrorg/section/publications/
Resources available on their website include:
Latino Medicare Drug Discount Card Outreach Campaign
Mobilizing Latino Communities Around Genetics Information
Georgia Ethnic Health Network GEHN
Comunidad a Comunidad
Hispanic Health Data
Institute for Hispanic Health
De Casa a Casa: A Diabetes Educational Tool Kit Project
Sana la Rana: Mobilizing Latino Communities
The Latino Families HIV/AIDS Prevention Project
Latino Cancer Education Pilot Project LCEPP
KIDS COUNT - Puerto Rico
Affiliate Awards Program
Salud para su Corazón - NCLR Project
Immigrant Childrens Health Improvement Act
Uninsurance in the Latino Community
Immigrant Health and Family Support Issues
Language Access
California: Human Services
California: Health Care
National Diabetes Education Program NDEP
English - http://ndepnihgov/
NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private
organizations
Materials for Health Care Professionals:
http://ndepnihgov/resources/healthhtm
The clinical practice tools and patient education materials found on their
site will help providers identify and counsel patients with pre-diabetes to
help prevent the onset of the disease and work with patients with diabetes
to
take control and prevent the devastating complications
NDEPs Publication Catalog with listing of Spanish resources:
http://ndepnihgov/diabetes/pubs/cataloghtmPubsHispLatino
Spanish Resources available on the CD:
4 Pasos Para Controlar La Diabetes De Por Vida 4 Steps to Control
Your Diabetes for Life - NDEP-80 Brochure describes diabetes and
the 4 steps you can take to control your diabetes and live a long,
active life To order, call 1-800-860-8747
7 Principios para controlar la diabetes para toda la vida 7
Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life - NDEP-18 This
booklet expands on the 4 Steps to Controlling Your Diabetes for Life,
providing in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care To
order, call 1-800-860-8747
Controle la diabetes por su y de por vida Consejos para ayudarlo a
sentirse mejor y a mantenerse saludable Control your Diabetes For
Life Tips for Feeling Better and Staying Healthy - NDEP-79 This
tip sheet provides an action plan for diabetes control that includes
tips for knowing blood sugar levels, reaching blood sugar goals, and
maintaining blood sugar control
To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón If You Have Diabetes, Take Care
of Your Heart - NDEP-58 An easy-to-read, bilingual brochure that
explains the link between diabetes and heart disease for Hispanic and
Latino Americans This illustrated brochure encourages patients to
take steps to control not only their blood glucose sugar levels, but
also their blood pressure and cholesterol A detachable wallet card
allows patients to track these target numbers published 09/02 To
order, call 1-800-860-8747
Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón, Presentación en Rotafolio If You
Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart, Flipchart Presentation -
NDEP-58FC This bilingual presentation tool makes it easy to
educate Hispanic and Latino Americans about the link between diabetes
and heart disease The presentation includes easy-to-understand
illustrations accompanied by a scripted presentation in Spanish and
English To order, call 1-800-860-8747
El poder de controlar la diabetes está en sus manos The Power to
Control Diabetes is in Your Hands - NDEP-39 To order, call 1-800-
860-8747
El poder de controlar la diabetes está en sus manos The Power to
Control Diabetes is in Your Hands - NDEP-39PM Camera-ready
modified version of NDEP-39 To order, call 1-800-860-8747
El poder de controlar la diabetes está en sus manos The Power to
Control Diabetes is in Your Hands - NDEP-41 This striking two-
color poster conveys the importance of regular self-monitoring of
blood glucose levels and explains Medicare coverage of diabetes-
testing equipment and supplies To order, call 1-800-860-8747
El poder de controlar la diabetes está en sus manos The Power to
Control Diabetes is in Your Hands - NDEP-43 This two-color
tabletop display conveys the importance of regular self-monitoring of
blood glucose levels and Medicare coverage of diabetes-testing
equipment and supplies To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Expansión de la Cobertura de Medicare para los Servicios de Diabetes
Expanded Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Services - Fact sheet
provides information on the latest diabetes benefits covered by
Medicare To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Cuide sus pies durante toda su vida
Take Care of Your Feet for a
Lifetime - NDEP-48 This illustrated booklet helps you care for
your feet and provides tips to help you avoid serious foot problems
To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Paso a Paso Step by Step - This bilingual tip sheet provides
information and ideas to help Hispanic and Latino Americans prevent
diabetes To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Movimiento Por Su Vida Movement for Your Life - NDEP-62CD This
is a music CD created to help Hispanics and Latinos incorporate more
movement into their lives It features six original songs with
empowering messages and strong Latin rhythms, urging listeners that
moderate physical activity can make a difference It is a fun reminder
that diabetes can be controlled AND prevented by integrating
MOVIMIENTO into life This music CD could be used to encourage
individuals or groups to exercise To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Recetas y plan de comidas Recipe and Meal Planner Guide - NDEP-51
This bilingual meal planner is complete with recipes for every day of
the week and tips to control diabetes deliciously Appetizing food
photography
and a practical design make the meal planner a terrific
addition to any kitchen To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón If You Have Diabetes, Take Care
of Your Heart Flipchart Presentation - This bilingual presentation
tool makes it easy to educate Hispanic and Latino Americans about the
link between diabetes and heart disease The presentation includes
easy-to-understand illustrations accompanied by a scripted
presentation in Spanish and English To order, call 1-800-860-8747
Medias y zapatos Socks and Shoes - flyer on protecting your feet
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI
English - http://nhlbinihgov/health/prof/heart/latino/latin_pghtm
Latino Cardiovascular Health Resources: available on CD
Salud para su Corazón offers many educational materials in English and
Spanish for the general public and community health planners
1 Educational Materials for Patients and the General Public -
http://nhlbinihgov/health/prof/heart/latino/lat_pathtm
Bilingual Books on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Written especially for
Latino families, these bilingual booklets explain steps people can
take to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or stroke Factual
information is provided in a friendly style to help the reader dispel
some common myths
Proteja su corazón - baje su colesterol Protect Your Heart - Lower
Your Blood Cholesterol
Conozca su nivel de colesterol Learn Your Cholesterol Number
Reduzca la grasa - no el sabor Cut Down on Fat - Not on Taste
Cuide su peso Watch Your Weight
Póngase en acción - prevenga la alta presión Take Steps - Prevent
High Blood Pressure
Coma menos sal y sodio Cut Down on Salt and Sodium
Manténgase activo y siéntase bien Stay Active and Feel Better
Rompa con el habito de fumar Kick the Smoking Habit
Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables Delicious Heart-Healthy
Latino Recipes - Learn to cook some of your favorite, traditional
Latino dishes in a heart-healthy way This bilingual cookbook contains
23 tested recipes that cut down on fat, cholesterol, and sodium but
not on taste
Más Vale Prevenir: Que Lamentar
An Ounce of Prevention: A Guide To Heart Health - This photonovela is
a simple, entertaining, and colorful
cartoon style storybook with five
brief stories on how to prevent heart disease Each story includes a
workbook segment to help the readers write down their personal pledges
to improve their heart health and chart their own progress 24 pages
2 Resources for Program Planners and Other Health Professionals -
http://nhlbinihgov/health/prof/heart/latino/lat_prohtm
Su Corazón Su Vida: Manual Del Promotor Y Promotora De Salud
Your Heart Your Life: A Lay Health Educators Manual - A
comprehensive culturally appropriate, user friendly 9-lesson course on
heart-health education for the Latino community Filled with skill-
building activities, reproducible handouts, and idea starters Cover,
spine, and 3-hole punched text is ready to assemble in a 1 inch
binder 228 pages
National Hispanic Council on Aging NHCoA
English - wwwnhcoaorg
NHCoA is concerned with issues affecting Latino elderly, families and
communities
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases
English - http://wwwniddknihgov/indexhtm
Spanish-language publications available through:
http://wwwniddknihgov/health/spanishhtm
1 National Diabetes
Information Clearinghouse
-http://diabetesniddknihgov/spanish/indexspasp
Spanish-language materials: available on CD
7 Principios para controlar la diabetes durante toda su vida 7
Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life
Corro el riesgo de que me dé diabetes tipo 2? Am I at Risk for Type
2 Diabetes?
El poder de controlar su diabetes está en sus manos The Power to
Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands
Insuficiencia renal: Cómo escoger el tratamiento que más le conviene
Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment Thats Right for You
Lo que debo saber sobre alimentación y la diabetes What I need to
know about Eating and Diabetes
Recomendaciones Para Sentirse mejor y estar más saludable Control
Your Diabetes For Life Tips for Feeling Better and Staying Healthy
Sepa cuánto azúcar tiene en la sangre: hágase la prueba para controlar
el azúcar sanguíneo Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón If You Have Diabetes, Take Care
of Your Heart
Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón Presentación en Rotafolio If You
Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart Flipchart
Presentation
Evite los problemas de la diabetes Avoid the Problems of Diabetes -
Diabetes Prevention Series
Controle la diabetes Keep Your Diabetes Under Control
Mantenga los dientes y las encías sanos Keep Your Teeth and Gums
Healthy
Mantenga los ojos sanos Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Mantenga los pies y la piel sanos Keep Your Feet and Skin Healthy
Mantenga los riñones sanos Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Mantenga sano el sistema nervioso Keep Your Nervous System Healthy
Mantenga sanos el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos Keep Your Heart and
Blood Vessels Healthy
2 National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
http://digestiveniddknihgov/spanish/indexasp
Spanish-language materials: available through website
What I need to know about Constipation
What I need to know about Gas
Hepatitis
What I need to know about Hepatitis A
What I need to know about Hepatitis B
What I need to know about Hepatitis C
3 National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
http://kidneyniddknihgov/spanish/indexasp
Spanish-language materials: available through website
Eat Right to Feel Right on
Hemodialysis
Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment Thats Right for You
What Are Kidney Stones?
Bladder Control for Women Campaign
Bladder Control for Women
Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles
Menopause and Bladder Control
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Bladder Control
Talking to Your Health Care Team About Bladder Control
Your Bodys Design for Bladder Control
Your Medicines and Bladder Control
4 Weight control information network WIN
-http://winniddknihgov/publications/indexhtmspanish
Weight-control Information Network Publication List and Order Form -
Materials available in Spanish and free for up to 25 copies
National Institute of Mental Health NIMH
English - wwwnimhnihgov
NIMH offers a variety of publications and other educational resources to
help people with mental disorders, the general public, mental health and
health care practitioners, and researchers gain a better understanding of
mental illnesses and the research programs of the NIMH
All publications and educational materials are written by science writers,
in collaboration with NIMH scientists and outside reviewers All materials
are free You can order them by
calling 1-866-615-6464
Spanish-language Publications: available on CD
http://wwwnimhnihgov/publicat/SpanishPubscfm
Una historia personal sobre el trastorno bipolar enfermedad maníaco-
depresiva - A story of bipolar disorder manic-depressive illness -
An easy-to-read booklet with a personal story of bipolar disorder –
includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help
Historias personales sobre la depresión Stories of Depression: Does
This Sound Like You? - An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories
of depression — includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting
help
Depresión: Lo Que Toda Mujer Debe Saber Depression: What Every Woman
Should Know - A fact sheet that describes the symptoms of depression
and the reasons why women are more likely than men to suffer
depression
Trastorno de Pánico, Una Enfermedad Real Panic Disorder, A Real
Illness - An easy-to-read booklet on panic disorder that explains
what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help –
includes a self-test
Fobia Social, Una Enfermedad Real Social Phobia, A Real Illness - An
easy-to-read booklet on social phobia that explains what it is, when
it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help — includes a self-
test
Trastorno de Ansiedad Generalizada, Una Enfermedad Real Generalized
Anxiety Disorder GAD, A Real Illness - An easy-to-read booklet on
generalized anxiety disorder that explains what it is, when it starts,
how long it lasts, and how to get help — includes a self-test
Trastorno de Comportamiento Obsesivo Compulsivo, Una Enfermedad Real
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD, A Real Illness - An easy-to-
read booklet on obsessive-compulsive disorder that explains what it
is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help — includes
a self-test
Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático, Una Enfermedad Real Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder, A Real Illness - An easy-to-read booklet on post-
traumatic stress disorder that explains what it is, when it starts,
how long it lasts, and how to get help — includes a self-test
Depresión Depression - A detailed booklet that describes symptoms,
causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and
coping
National Institutes of Health NIH
English - http://wwwnihgov/
Spanish - http://saludnihgov/
With 17 separate institutes, the NIH is the worlds premier medical
research organization, supporting some 35,000 research projects nationwide
in diseases like cancer, Alzheimers, diabetes, arthritis, heart ailments
and AIDS
List of publications by category available for ordering through the NIH
website:
http://saludnihgov/pubsasp?lbycategory
List of publications by institute available for ordering through the NIH
website:
http://saludnihgov/pubsasp?lbyinstitute
National Kidney Foundation NKF
English - http://wwwkidneyorg/indexcfm
Spanish - http://wwwkidneyorg/atoz/atozTopic_spcfm
The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary health organization,
seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and
well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and
increase the availability of all organs for transplantation
NKF Brochures in PDF: http://wwwkidneyorg/atoz/atozTopic_brcfm
Spanish materials: available on CD
Acerca de la insuficiencia renal crónica: Una guía para los pacientes
y sus familias About Chronic Kidney Disease:
A Guide for Patients and
their Families
Tiene riesgo elevado de padecer insuficiencia renal crónica? Are You
At Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease?
Cuando mojar la cama se convierte en un problema Bed-wetting
Enuresis
Muerte Cerebral Brain Death
La diabetes y las enfermedades renales crónicas Diabetes and Kidney
Disease
Manual del Corazón Getting a Heart Transplant
Hemodiálisis Hemodialysis
Hipertensión e Insuficiencia Renal Crónica Etapas 1-4 High Blood
Pressure and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-4
Cómo conservar la salud de los huesos Kidney Transplant
Lo que necesita saber sobre la Anemia y la insuficiencia renal crónica
What You Need to Know About Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease
Lo que necesita saber sobre la urinálisis What You Need to Know About
Urinalysis
O
Office of Minority Health Resource Center OMH
English - http://wwwomhrcgov/
Spanish - http://wwwomhrcgov/healthgap/espanol/index_esp4htm
800-444-6472
Responds to information requests from health professionals and consumers on
minority health issues and locates sources of technical assistance
Provides referrals to
relevant organizations and distributes materials
Spanish- and Asian-speaking operators are available
Sources of Health Materials on Minority Health
This group of publications lists organizations and programs that
provide minority health materials Call an information specialist toll-
free at 1-800-444-6472 to have the Spanish-language resource list sent
to you at no charge
The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information
centers that focus on specific topics Their services include
distributing publications, providing referrals, and answering
inquiries Many offer toll-free numbers Unless otherwise stated,
numbers can be reached within the continental United States Monday
through Friday, during normal business hours, and hours of operation
are eastern time To obtain a complete list of clearinghouses or
obtain additional information, call the OMH Resource Center toll-free
number at: 1-800-444-6472
R
Radio Bilingüe
English - http://wwwradiobilingueorg/
Spanish - http://wwwradiobilingueorg/radiobilingue-2/default-shtm
Radio Bilingüe, a radio network with Latino control and leadership,
is the
only national distributor of Spanish-language programming in public radio
S
Salud con Sabor
English - http://wwwsaludconsaborcom
Salud con Sabor is a new Latino healthy lifestyle and cultural event
premiering at Fiesta Broadway, the largest Hispanic event in the country,
drawing 500,000 attendees annually
The goal of Salud con Sabor is to raise awareness about health and
lifestyle choices that affect the Latino population
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA
English - wwwsamhsagov
SAMHSAs National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Drug Info Spanish
publications
http://storehealthorg/catalog/resultsaspx?hdrugstopic297
Printed copies of the publications and materials listed are available from
SAMHSAs NCADI Some of these publications may also be available online
To order a publication online, click on Add to Cart To order by phone,
call SAMHSAs NCADI at 800 729-6686 and ask for the corresponding item
number Most publications are free of charge
Online Mental Health Publications: English
http://wwwmentalhealthsamhsagov/publications/browseasp
SAMHSAs National Mental Health Information Center Spanish online
resources can be ordered through the
website below
http://wwwmentalhealthsamhsagov/publications/Publications_browseasp?ID6
7TopicEspaF1ol
Cómo Ayudar a los niños a vérselas con el miedo y la ansiedad How to
help children deal with fear and anxiety - In situations when tragedy
strikes your family on a personal level or enters your home by means
of the newspaper or television, you can help children control anxiety
caused by situations of violence, death or disaster Pamphlet KEN01-
0099
Conozca A Las Personas Antes De Juzgarlas Before You Label People,
Look at Their Contents - It is easy to label people without knowing
who they are or why they act in certain ways Defining them as
depressed, schizophrenic, manic or hyperactive is a very destructive
stigma Article SMA96-3118SP
Guía para la Familia de Systems of Care para la Salud Mental de sus
hijos The Systems of Care guide for the family regarding for the
mental health of your children - This guide intends to provide
assistance to parents and guardians in search of help for children
with mental health problems This publication indicates what you
ought to know and
ask and what you can expect and do This
information is based on the experience of the System of Care
Pamphlet CA-0029
Cómo estás? Qué hubo? How are you? Whats Happening? - This brochure
emphasizes the importance of the mental health of children It
relates the story of a boy with problems at school and the positive
results he experiences after receiving help This publication
includes a list of warning signs of mental health problems Spanish
Language Brochure CA-0036
Cómo estás? Qué hubo? How are you? Whats Happening? - This Spanish
language poster is for use with the accompanying brochure It asks
the question: How important is the mental well-being for your, your
family and your friends? CA-0036A
Conozca Sus Derechos Know Your Rights - This fact sheet contains
information regarding the ways to ensure legal protection against
discrimination at work, at home, in public programs and residential
institutions, including treatment centers such as hospitals and
communication services KEN98-0051SP
Systems of Care Poster - a poster listing the values and principles of
Systems of Care for the mental health of your children Spanish
version CA-0049SP
U
Univision
Section on Health:
http://wwwunivisioncom/content/channeljhtml?chid2schid125
Contains a health encyclopedia Covers topics such as allergies,
addictions, depression, oral health, diet/nutrition, etc
US Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC
English - http://wwwcpscgov
Spanish - http://wwwcpscgov/cpscpub/spanish/spanishhtml
CPSC is an Independent Federal Regulatory Agency CPSC works to save lives
and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths
associated with consumer products
Spanish publications:
http://wwwcpscgov/cpscpub/spanish/publicacioneshtml
Spanish-language resources: available on CD
Asesino sin sentido Killer without purpose
Cerciórese de guardar los productos químicos y médicos bajo llave -
Proteja a su niño contra los envenenamientos accidentales Guard
chemical and medical products under lock and key - Protect your child
from accidental poisonings
Generadores Portátiles de Electricidad -Peligros Portable Electrical
Generators - Dangers
Consejos Para La Seguridad De Su Bebe Advice for the
Safety of Your
Baby
Lista de verificación contra el envenenamiento Checklist against
poisoning
Los detectores de humo pueden salvarle la vida Smoke detectors can
save your life
Manual para la prevención de incendíos Manual for the prevention of
fires
Practicas saludables de pintura interior Healthy practices for
interior paint
Proteja a su familia del plomo en su casa Protect your family against
lead in your home
Revisión de la seguridad electrónica del hogar, lista de verificación:
Habitación por habitación Checklist for the review of the electronic
safety of the home: Room by room
Seguridad para los consumidores de edad avanzada Safety for consumers
of advanced age
Su manual para la prevención de incendios en el hogar Your manual for
the prevention of fires in the home
US Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Air Quality EPA
English - http://wwwepagov/iaq/
Spanish - http://wwwepagov/iaq/espanolhtml
English Publications - http://wwwepagov/iaq/pubs/indexhtml
Spanish Resources - http://wwwepagov/iaq/espanolhtml
Spanish-language resources: available on CD
Sus niños
respirarán mejor Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers: Your
Children will Breathe Easier
Dusty La Carpa Dorada del Asma y Sus Provocadores de Asma Dusty The
Asthma Goldfish and His Asthma Triggers Funbook
Datos sobre el asma Facts about asthma
Cómo purificar el aire que provoca ataques de asma en interiores: Diez
pasos para hacer su casa acogedora para asmáticos Clearing the Air:
10 Steps to Making Your Home Asthma-Friendly
Guía del radón para el comprador y vendedor de viviendas Home Buyers
and Sellers Guide to Radon
Una Breve Guía para el Moho, la Humedad y su Hogar A Brief Guide to
Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
La Promesa de un Hogar Libre de Humo: Guía de Planificación para
Eventos de la Promesa Smoke-free Home Pledge: Planning Guide for
Pledge Events
Lista de verificación de mantenimiento del edificio Checklist for
building maintenance
Lista de verificación de manejo de la basura Checklist for handling
trash
Lista de verificación de servicio de comida Checklist for food
service
El asesino invisible The invisible killer
Y
Y-me National Breast Cancer
Organization
English - http://wwwy-meorg
Spanish - http://wwwy-meorg/espanol/
Y-ME is the nations premier resource for breast cancer information and
support Y-ME provides information and support to those touched by breast
cancer, their families, health care professionals and the public, and
advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with breast
cancer
Resources - http://wwwy-meorg/resource_library/resourcesphp
Y-ME Spanish-Language Publications:
Single, FREE copies of booklets and brochures published by Y-ME National
Breast Cancer Organization can be requested online by completing the
publication order form or by calling 1-800-221-2141
Available on the CD:
Descubra sus opciones: Es indicado por usted un ensayo clínico?
Discover Your Options: Is a Clinical Trial Right for You? - Defines
clinical trials and explains how to participate in them
Un Guía para vigilar la salud de los senos A Womans Guide to Breast
Care - Explains the three steps to earlier detection: BSE,
mammography and clinical exams
Un Guía sobre el cáncer del mama para toda mujer Every Womans Guide
to Breast Cancer - For the newly diagnosed
woman
Necesita hablar? Need to talk? - 1-page flyer provides patients
with Y-MEs Hotline number
Necesita hablar? Where to Turn When Your World Turns Upside Down -
Informational sheet about Y-MEs programs and services
Noticias Latinas - Primavera 2005 Latin News - Spring 2005:
quarterly newsletter published by Y-ME
Source:qualityindicators.ahrq.gov
