Mental Health Booklets
The Health Council of the Ethiopian Community in Seattle have created booklets discussing Mental Health. Available in Amharic, Oromo and Tigrinya.
August 2, 2021 · PDF
1627862400
Viral Swab Instructional Videos
These instructional videos were created to help explain the viral swab procedure to patients presenting with coronavirus symptoms at Harborview Medical Center.
June 16, 2021 · PDF, Video
1623801600
Interpreter COVID-19 Vaccine PSA Videos
Medical interpreters share their experiences receiving COVID-19 vaccine, acknowledging community concerns and talking about common side effects.
February 8, 2021 · Video
1612742400
Diabetes: Meal Plan Basics
These materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
March 18, 2020 · Audio, PDF
1584489600
Puget Sound Immigrant and Refugee Resource Organizations
List of Puget Sound organizations that provide resources for local immigrant and refugee populations.
March 4, 2020 · Article
1583280000
Emergency Preparedness
Resources and information about emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and other emergency public health alerts.
May 17, 2019 · Article
1558051200
Swine Flu (H1N1)
Information and videos about the Swine Flu that could be used in a clinic waiting room or public setting. Translated into various languages.
August 25, 2017 · Article, Video
1503619200
What is Cancer?
Basic explanation of cancer, its causes and warning signs. Amharic, English, Khmer, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
April 13, 2012 · PDF
1334275200
Preventing Rickets in Breastfed Babies
Information about preventing Rickets in breastfed babies, available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Oromo, Somali and Tigrinya.
August 9, 2011 · PDF
1312848000
Exercise and Diabetes
The following materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
June 7, 2011 · Audio, PDF
1307404800
Diabetes: Meal Portions
These materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
June 7, 2011 · PDF
1307404800
What is Mental Illness?
An overview of what mental illness is, possible causes and some of the most common forms of mental illness. In Amharic, English, Oromo, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 26, 2010 · PDF
1269561600
Abdominal Ultrasound
One page instruction sheet about preparing for abdominal ultrasound, translated into 8 languages.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
1253750400
Upper Gastrointestinal Instructions
Instruction sheets for patients about how to prepare after midnight and on the morning before a scheduled upper gastrointestinal examination.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
1253750400
CT Scan
Patient instructions for preparing for a CT scan including abdominal scan needing oral contrast solution.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
1253750400
Pelvic Ultrasound
Information sheet for patients describing ultrasound and filling the bladder to prepare for a pelvic ultrasound procedure.
September 24, 2009
1253750400
Mammogram Instructions
Guidelines for patients about mammogram procedures and doing self-exams. In Amharic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tirgrinya and Vietnamese.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
1253750400
What is a Mammogram?
Brochure about what mammograms they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies, and treatment options for breast cancer. English, Amharic, Oromo and Somali..
September 2, 2009 · PDF
1251849600
Excretory Urogram (IVP)
Instructions for patients how to prepare beginning the night before they are scheduled for an excretory urogram procedure.
August 11, 2009 · PDF
1249948800
Stool Sample Collection Instructions
Instructions for a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in Amharic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
July 1, 2008 · PDF
1214870400
External Resources
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- Community Fire Safety Advocates - Seattle Fire Department
Provides fire safety presentations in English, Chinese, Cambodian, Lao, Vietnamese, Thai, Spanish, Oromo, Somali, Amharic and Tigrinya. Attendees learn: The real dangers of fire; The most common home fire hazards; How to respond properly to a home fire. Use the form provided to request a Community Fire Safety Advocate presentation or participation in a community event. See also fire safety videos in Amharic, Somali and Tigrinya. - Flu Resources in Multiple Languages - MedlinePlus
Medline Plus offers a variety of flu resources in multiple languages. - Health Translations
Health information, available in several different languages, from the Department of Human Services, Australia. - Immigrant and Refugee Health Resources - CDC
CDC provides Covid-19, seasonal flu and hepatitis B information in languages common among the refugee communities in the US. - Public Health materials in multiple languages - King County
From Public Health - Seattle & King County, an index page for finding materials on many topics organized by language. - Vaccine Information Statements
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. They have Vaccine Information Statements in 40 languages.