Amharic In-Language Health Hub
A complete list of all patient resources for Vietnamese patients. Resources are categorized by topic and include on-page Vietnamese translations
July 30, 2026 · Article, PDF, Video
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Tigrinya In-Language Health Hub
A complete list of all patient resources for Tigrinya speaking patients. Resources are categorized by topic and include on-page Tigrinya translations
July 29, 2026 · Article, PDF, Video
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In-Language Health Hubs
A comprehensive collection of in-language health resources for patients: Cambodian, Dari/Farsi, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese. FREE access for all.
June 5, 2026
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Wound Care for Burns – Multi-Lingual Video Series
8 language videos providing step-by-step instructions for caring for a burn wound using greasy gauze or Vaseline and gauze. Created by the Burns Unit at Harborview Medical Center, the premier burn and trauma hospital in the Pacific Northwest, the videos are designed to support patients and caregivers with safe, effective wound care at home.
April 3, 2026 · Video
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Ethiopian TB Cultural Profile
A resource explaining the Ethiopian community's understanding of TB and LTBI based on transcripts from interviews with several Amharic speaking Ethiopian community members and literature review.
March 25, 2026 · Article
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BCG Vaccine Information and Videos
To ensure that non-English-speaking community members receive accurate information about TB, we have created multilingual public service announcements (PSAs). These short videos provide essential details about the BCG vaccine in multiple languages.
September 5, 2025 · Article, Video
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2025 Diabetes Calendars
NEW! 2025 Calendars with photos and information about healthy eating and diabetes. In Arabic, Khmer, Somali, Spanish, & Vietnamese.
December 23, 2020 · PDF
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Navigating Telehealth in Limited English Proficiency Populations
The goal of this article is to highlight best practices in Telemedicine as they are emerging during the Covid-19 pandemic and the barriers and facilitators to a successful Telehealth visit with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.
August 3, 2020 · Article, PDF
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Translated Nurse-to-Patient Communication Pages – Harborview
Pages developed with nurses and interpreters to aid caregivers in communicating basic information to their patients.
October 5, 2016
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Tigrean Cultural Profile
Information about Tigrean history, culture and community with emphasis on health related issues.
July 28, 2015 · Article
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Navigating Differences: Tigrigna vs Tigrinya
A bit of information about the different spellings of the name of the language spoken in Tigray Province in Ethiopia and in Eritrea, with additional information about the terms used to refer to the people from Tigray Province.
January 5, 2011 · Article
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Diabetes in the Eritrean and Ethiopian Community: Recommendations for Educators
Article addressing some of the unique cultural factors in the Eritrean and Ethiopian immigrant communities of Seattle that impact diabetes self-management.
June 1, 2010 · Article
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Ethiopian Traditional Medications and their Interactions with Conventional Drugs
This article discusses the use of traditional medicine by Ethiopian immigrant patients in conjunction with conventional medications. It describes herbs and spices commonly used in traditional medicine and potential interactions with conventional medications.
November 3, 2009
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More About Ethiopian Food: Teff
Information about Teff, a staple in the Ehiopian and Eritrean diet, and some of the nutritional benefits, and health implications.
September 14, 2009 · Article
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ABIY TSOM The Great Lent
Dietary and medical implications of fasting for followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
August 14, 2009 · Article
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The Traditional Foods of the Central Ethiopian Highlands
Information about traditional Ethiopian food and food preparation based on studies carried out as part of an applied nutrition program within the framework of the Children's Nutrition Unit.
August 14, 2009 · Article
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Medical Examiner Dialogue: Ethiopian Orthodox Christian
Information about the cultural and religious norms associated with death and dying among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
August 14, 2009 · Article
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Skin Decorations in East African Patients
A short clinical pearl about the use of henna as skin decoration.
August 7, 2009 · Article
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Ethiopian Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
Information describing beliefs and practices relating to tuberculosis among Ethiopian immigrants living in Seattle, WA.
July 15, 2009
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Process and Practice of Cross Cultural Education for Vietnamese and Ethiopian Diabetes Patients
An article about an effort to develop and translate culturally appropriate educational diabetes materials, and educate a diverse population.
June 1, 2002 · Article
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Tigrinya Hepatitis Cultural Profile
A brief overview of Tigrinya understanding on hepatitis.
March 1, 1998 · Article
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Hepatitis Cultural Profile for Amharic Speakers
A brief overview of some cultural understandings of hepatitis.
March 1, 1998 · Article
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Cross-Cultural Medicine and Diverse Health Beliefs – Ethiopians Abroad
Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Richard M. Hodes, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. West J Med, January 1997.
January 1, 1997 · Article, PDF
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Uvulectomy
Look more closely the next time that you examine the throat of a patient born in Africa. Is the uvula […]
September 1, 1996 · Article
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Peripartum and Infant Care Issues and Practices among Refugee Groups in Seattle
Some traditional practices around pregnancy and infant care in Southeast Asian and East African groups in Seattle.
August 1, 1996
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Circular Burn Scarring on Asian and African Patients
A short clinical pearl about patterned circular scars on the skin of Asian and African patients.
August 1, 1996 · Article
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Tigrean Asthma Cultural Profile
Asthma was treated in both urban and rural areas with herbal medicine. The home remedy consisted of a very special honey /ma ahr' tsedenay/ (the name of the bee and the honey it produces in the ground) melted together with butter.
February 1, 1995 · Article
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Amharic Asthma Cultural Profile
Difficulty breathing and the struggle for air were the most commonly reported symptoms of asthma.
February 1, 1995 · Article
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Medical Disclosure and Refugees – Telling Bad News to Ethiopian Patients
Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Yewoubdar Beyene, PhD, San Francisco, CA. West J Med, September 1992; 157:328-332.
September 1, 1992 · PDF
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External Resources
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- Central Statistic Agency
The CSA is responsible for the statistical data generation related to the socio-economic condition of the country. For this, the CSA conducts, produces, disseminates and administers data generated from surveys and censuses in Ethiopia. - Eritrean Refugees from the Shimelba Refugee Camp
This backgrounder provides basic information about the Tigrinya and Kunama refugees from the Shimelba Refugee Camp. It looks at their recent history in Eritrea and Ethiopia and their cultural attributes and socio-economic characteristics. - HIV/AIDS Ethiopian Activist Solomon Berhe - YouTube
A conversation with Mr. Solomon Berhe, HIV positive activist was made due to the increase number of HIV AIDS among Ethiopians in Seattle and to raise awareness and prevent HIV AIDS from spreading. The current data from King County Public health shows among the African communities the number of Ethiopian who are HIV AIDS are the highest in Seattle and in King County. - Health Care Providers' Handbook on Muslim Patients
An understanding of Islam is essential for all health providers caring for Muslims, to improve care and attendance of patients and to achieve better compliance with medications. This publication, made available by the Islamic Council of Queensland, deals briefly with those aspects of Islam which would affect treatment of social, psychological, welfare and medical problems of Muslims. - Health risks of immigration: the Yemenite and Ethiopian cases in Israel.
A journal article abstract about a study on the effect of the diversity of ethnic food patterns and adaptability on the nutritional status of Ethiopian immigrants. - Healthcare for Humans Podcast
Dr. Raj Sundar explores the history and culture of Washington's diverse communities so clinicians can be better equipped with the right knowledge to care for all patients. By better understanding their worldview, providers can become better at taking care of their patients. - Helping immigrants learn to talk openly about AIDS - Seattle Times
A 2010 Seattle Times article about efforts in the Seattle area to help African immigrants learn to talk openly about HIV/AIDS. The article includes information about a trend toward higher rates of disease in African immigrant women compared to African immigrant males. - Multicultural Health - A Guide for Health Professionals (Australia)
Community Profiles for Health Care Providers is a practical tool that assists health care providers to better understand the health beliefs, pre-migration experiences, communication preferences and other aspects of their clients' culture. The profiles provide information for health care providers on the communication styles, health in Australia, health beliefs and practices, social determinants of health and utilization of health services of 18 multicultural communities. Includes specific resources with focus on the pregnancy, birth and post-natal care practices of 11 communities. - The Establishment of the Ethiopian Church
Article explaining the history of the Ethiopian church by Professor Segew Habele Selassie. On the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Faith and Order website. - The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Faith and Order
Website containing resources pertaining to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. - Worship in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Article by Professor Sergew Hable Sellassie and Belaynesh Mikael, on the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Faith and Order website.