Using Traditional Medicines
This handout addresses the use of traditional medicines, encouraging patients to discuss them with their doctor and pharmacist.
August 19, 2020 · Audio, PDF
1597795200
Health Video Series For Congolese Refugees
A health video series from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) forCongolese refugees, narrated in Kiswahili.
December 15, 2015 · Video
1450137600
Somali Refugee Women: Learn About Your Health!
This new 4-part video series by the Office of Refugee Resettlement highlights Somali refugee women’s health issues.
January 27, 2014 · Video
1390780800
Refugee Health Videos – Idaho
Brief health care orientation videos targeting Burmese, Karen and Nepali-speaking Bhutanese newcomer refugees.
October 9, 2012 · Video
1349740800
How to use the Health Care System in Colorado
These videos teach newcomer refugees in Colorado how to properly access medical care, get immunizations, use medications, and live a healthy lifestyle.
November 30, 2011 · Video
1322611200
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- Arabic - Health Information Translations
Health Information Translations is a collaborative initiative to improve health education for limited English proficiency patients, by leveraging the combined skills and experience of three of Central Ohio's largest health care organizations in the production of translated patient education materials. - For the Traveler- Heading Home Healthy
A library of free resources, tools and information for safe travel. You can also sign up for a monthly email newsletter. - Global to Local
Global to Local’s mission is to advance health equity and improve health in U.S. communities through application of best practices from around the world. They develop programs and interventions to improve health, lower the cost of care, and empower underserved communities across the country. Communities affected by health disparities are diverse and include women, people of color, people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees. - Green Card - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
These are the steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation. - Health Information Translations
Health Information Translations is a collaborative initiative to improve health education for limited English proficiency patients, by leveraging the combined skills and experience of 3 of Central Ohio's largest health care organizations in the production of translated patient education materials. - Health Translations - Arabic
Health information from the Department of Human Services, Australia. Contains over 700 documents in Arabic. - Health Translations
Health information, available in several different languages, from the Department of Human Services, Australia. - International Community Health Services
International Community Health Services provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the wellness of King County’s diverse people and communities. - International Medicine Clinic - Harborview Medical Center
The unique International Medicine Clinic at Harborview offers high-quality primary and mental healthcare services to adult refugees and immigrants ages 16 and older. The full services of UW Medicine are available for other specialty care needs or hospitalization. We also offer a Community House Calls program to visit patients at home and make follow-up visits. - Karen & Bhutanese Refugee Healthcare Videos - Idaho
Brief health care orientation videos targeting Burmese, Karen and Nepali-speaking Bhutanese newcomer refugees. Produced by Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare's Refugee Health Screening Program. - Language Resources - Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Washington Health Benefits Exchange as provided translated materials about Health and Immigration Eligibility in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. - Medline Plus Health Information in Multiple Languages
Links to find health information in languages other than English, provided on the National Library of Medicine consumer health information website. Includes quality guidelines for how they select the links on these pages. Browse information in multiple languages and by health topic. - Multicultural Health Communication
An Australian-based site with aim to facilitate the communication of information about health issues and services to people of non-English speaking backgrounds. - NSW - Multicultural Communication Health Service
General health information is found on this site with hundreds of documents in different languages. Some information is available in audio/video format. - Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) is located within the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Economic Services Administration (ESA), Community Services Division (CSD). Our goal is for refugee and immigrant families and individuals to succeed and thrive in Washington State. - Phrasebooks - Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Cultural Orientation Resource Center was funded to develop phrasebooks for selected refugee populations. These phrasebooks include appropriate English phrases for use in daily American life, selected to be direct, brief, and relevant. Among the nineteen units included are sections on Giving Information About Yourself, Recognizing Signs, Dealing With Money, Health, Food, Clothing, Housing, and Jobs. - Questions & Answers: Refugees - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
FAQ page from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Refugees Northwest
Refugees Northwest, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, has programming that includes: trauma-focused mental health support, torture treatment, unaccompanied minor foster care, asylum assistance, complex medical case management, immigration assistance, drop-out prevention, refugee elder support, and forensic medical and mental health evaluations. - Resources for Refugees, Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
Resource from the Refugee Forum and Northwest Immigrant and Refugee Health Coalition. Includes ways to address current fear and safety concerns and incidents for the refugee and immigrant communities in your local area. - Seattle-King County Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheets and Flyers
Key fact sheets with tips to help you prepare for and manage a disasters such as floods, power outages, hypothermia, and more. Many topics have additional languages. - Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages (SPIRAL)
A compilation of archived health materials available in Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotion, Thai, Vietnamese languages. A joint initiative between Tufts University Health Sciences Library and the South Cove Community Health Center. - Settle In - Resettlement and Cultural Adjustment
Find trusted and accurate information about the United States Refugee Admissions Program and Life in the United States. Information in 12 languages. - The Welcome Guide and Video - Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center
The Welcome set includes Welcome to the United States: A Guidebook for Refugees, and the Welcome to the United States: Refugee Guide to Resettlement DVD. These resources were developed to help refugees learn information that will help them adjust to life in the United States. - UWMC Health Online
Health Online is a library of the patient and family health education materials used at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Most materials contained on this site have been authored by UW Medicine clinicians and staff. Use advanced search to find handouts translated into various languages. - iSpeak Cards - Washington State Coalition for Language Access
WASCLA has made cards for patients to bring with them when seeking care which identifies the language they speak. The cards are available in more than 30 languages with English and identified language. The card says: "I speak (language) and need the help of an interpreter to talk with you".