Amharic

Listing of patient education materials in Amharic language.

Abdominal Ultrasound Information - Amharic

A 1 page instruction sheet about preparing for abdominal ultrasound.

Breast Biopsy - Amharic

2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Amharic.

Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Amharic

Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Amharic.

Breast Cancer Surgery - Amharic

Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.

Breast Cancer: Hormones - Amharic

Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.

Chemotherapy Side Effects - Amharic

Description of potential side effects caused by chemotherapy treatment, including hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and changes in taste/smell. Includes eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. 5-pages PDF - Amharic

CT Scan Instructions - Amharic

Instruction sheet in Amharic on preparing for CT scan

Diabetes Daily Foot Check - Amharic/English

Tips for people with diabetes about checking their feet on a daily basis. 1page PDF Amharic and English

Diabetes Foot Care - Amharic/English

Tips for people with diabetes about how to care for their feet. 1page PDF Amharic and English

Diabetes Meal Plan Basics - Amharic/English

A visual portrayal of planning a healthy meal for people with diabetes, including recommended foods and portions. Amharic and English, 2 pages, PDF.

Emergency and Earthquake Planning videos

Seattle Channel presents videos about what every citizen should know and how to equip and safeguard your home for an Emergency. The Personal and Family Preparedness video has been created to help Seattle residents prepare for disasters, available in the following languages: Amharic, Cambodian (Khmer), Cantonese, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Vietnamese.

Excretory Urogram (I.V.P.) Instructions - Amharic

Information for patients scheduled for Excretory Urogram (I.V.P.)

Exercise and Diabetes - Amharic/English

Amharic and English language patient education handout about exercises for diabetics. 2-page PDF

General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Amharic

2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Amharic language.

Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - Amharic

Explanation of what lymph nodes are, including what is meant by "node-positive" and "node-negative", lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. 2-pages PDF.

Mammogram Instructions - Amharic

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

Margins - Amharic

Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.

Medication Safety Video - Amharic

4 minutes 35 seconds video in Amharic language about safe use of medications. Taken from a longer video created for Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, this segment illustrates five important points patients need to know about safe medication use: 1) Do not share medications; 2) use one pharmacy; 3) keep medications in their original containers; 4) tell primary care provider what medications are and are not taken; and 5) tell about traditional or herbal medications that are being used.

Medications for the Treatment of TB - Amharic

A 3 page public health document (scanned) about the medications for TB

Nurse-to-Patient Communication - Amharic

PDF document, 3 pages, including Amharic language and English. Developed with nurses and interpreters to aid caregivers in communicating basic information to their patients.

Pelvic Ultrasound Instructions - Amharic/English

Information for patients scheduled for obstetrical or pelvic ultrasound

Portions to Eat to Control Your Diabetes - Amharic

Tips about estimating healthy food portions. (2 pages, PDF Document, Amharic/English)

Preventing Rickets in Breastfed Babies - Amharic

Information about preventing Rickets in breastfed babies, including signs of the condition and suggestions for getting sufficient Vitamin D.

Sick Days and Diabetes - Amharic/English

Amharic and English language patient education handout about steps to control blood sugar on days you are feeling sick. 2-page PDF

Stool Sample Collection - Amharic/English

Instructions for collecting a stool sample. Includes a note explaining that there are many different kinds of medical tests requiring different kinds of preparation, encouraging patients to talk to their doctors about the test preparation that is right for them.

Survivor Statement - Amharic/English

1 page PDF, Amharic and English languages, brief message supported by a grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation stating that it is possible to survive cancer, especially if caught early.

Swine Flu clinic video - Amharic

Harborview Medical Center has created videos narrated by medical interpreters, explaining what swine flu is, how to prevent spreading the virus, and what to do if you or a family member becomes ill and needs to see the doctor. These videos are approximately 5-7 minutes in length, and could be used in a clinic waiting room or public setting. To download the video file, click on the View Documentation link, or play the video below.

Upper Gastrointestinal (U.G.I.) Instructions - Amharic

Information for patients scheduled for UGI procedure

What is a Mammogram? - Amharic/English

7 pages, PDF brochure, in English and Amharic languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer.

What is Asthma? Amharic

Amharic language patient education about Asthma, including information about irritants, symptoms and treatment. PDF 4 pages.

What is Cancer? - Amharic

Basic explanation of cancer, its causes and warning signs. 4-pages PDF.

What is Mental Illness? - Amharic

An overview of what mental illness is, possible causes and some of the most common forms of mental illness. 5 page, PDF

Why HIV Testing is Important for You - 11 languages

A 2 page PDF fact sheet “Why HIV Testing is Important for You” available in Amharic, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tigrigna, and Vietnamese from Public Health Seattle King County.