FIT Instructional Videos
These videos in Cantonese, Somali and Vietnamese demonstrate how to properly use a FIT kit to collect a stool sample for colon cancer screening.
September 29, 2021 · Video
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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
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2023 Diabetes Calendars
Calendars with photos and information about healthy eating and diabetes. In Amharic, Khmer, Somali, Spanish & Vietnamese.
December 23, 2020 · PDF
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Brain Death: What It Means
This handout offers information for families and loved ones of patients. It explains how doctors determine that a person is dead based on their brain function.
November 23, 2020 · Article
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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
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What Is Diabetes?
These materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
August 19, 2020 · Audio, PDF
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Sick Days and Diabetes
These materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
August 18, 2020 · Audio, PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: Tips for Foot Care
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing tips about good foot care. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 20, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: Let’s Get Moving
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) about getting moving and exercise. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 20, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: Plant Foods
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: Good Fats / Bad Fats
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing information about good and bad fats in food. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: What’s My A1C
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing information about the A1C blood sugar test. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: High Blood Sugar
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing information about diabetes and high blood sugar. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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Learning About Diabetes: Low Blood Sugar
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing information about diabetes and low blood sugar. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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Coronavirus Announcement in Somali/English
Written and audio information developed as an announcements about what to do in the event of cold or flu symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic, in the context of inter-generational household and in King County.
April 9, 2020 · Audio, PDF
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What Does My Blood Glucose Number Mean?
Explains what blood glucose test result numbers mean. Available in Amharic, Arabic, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
March 24, 2020 · PDF
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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
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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
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Emergency Preparedness
Resources and information about emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and other emergency public health alerts.
May 17, 2019 · Article
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Poor Air Quality in Puget Sound: Information and Resource Links
Information about what to do when there is poor air quality, along with Puget Sound community resource links.
August 27, 2018 · Article, PDF
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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
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Non-Hormonal Child Spacing Methods
This booklet in English and Somali gives information about child spacing, its benefits and different methods. This resource focuses on non-hormonal methods.
August 12, 2016 · PDF
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Hormonal Child Spacing Methods
This booklet in English and Somali gives information about child spacing, its benefits and different methods. This resource focuses on hormonal methods.
August 12, 2016 · PDF
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Permanent Child Spacing Methods: Sterilization
This booklet in English and Somali gives information about child spacing, its benefits and different methods. This resource focuses on permanent child spacing methods.
August 12, 2016 · PDF
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My Body: Human Reproductive Anatomy
This book uses simple illustrations and basic definitions to describe male and female reproductive anatomy.
August 12, 2016 · PDF
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Hookah Smoking: Get the Facts
This brochure in English, Amharic, Somali discusses what hookah smoking is, health risks, legality, and offers resources for more information.
June 29, 2016 · PDF
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Healthy Meal Planning – Reach Coalition
The Reach Coalition is a public health effort funded by CDC to reduce diabetes health disparities experienced by communities of color.
April 27, 2016 · PDF
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Colorectal Cancer: Routine Screenings (Somali)
This short video in Somali makes the point that colorectal cancer responds best to treatment when it is found as early as possible.
April 15, 2016 · Video
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Women-Only Fitness
Women-Only Fitness is a culturally appropriate fitness class tailored to meet the needs Somali women in Tukwila, WA.
March 9, 2016 · Video
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Stroke Cards
These stroke materials are images and text conveying symptoms of stroke (FAST: Facial, Arm, Speech, Time) and encouragement to call 911.
December 15, 2015 · PDF
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What are Mammograms and Breast Cancer: A Narrated Slideshow in Somali
Video slideshow about mammograms and breast cancer, with Somali narration and English subtitles.
November 10, 2015 · PDF, Video
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How Foods Affect Blood Sugar: A Guide for Somali Patients with Diabetes
This slideshow presentation is intended to be used by clinicians during discussion with patients about carbohydrates and blood glucose.
April 14, 2015 · PDF, Video
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Revisiting Hookah/Shisha and Exploring Intersections with Violence
Notes from an August 2014 King County Somali Health Board discussion about hookah/shisha.
August 20, 2014 · PDF
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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
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ChooseMyPlate – Somali/English
A 1-page visual of the USDA food guidance image that portrays food types and portions on a plate.
October 30, 2013 · PDF
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Prostate Cancer – Introductory Information
The following series of handouts provides an introductory information about prostate cancer and its symptoms, in multiple languages.
July 25, 2013 · PDF
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Cancer Chemotherapy
Handouts and videos with information about chemotherapy and side effects. Amharic, English, Kmer, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
July 3, 2013 · PDF, Video
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Biopsy
Handouts and videos providing introductory information about biopsy procedures. Amharic, English, Kmer, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
June 10, 2013 · PDF, Video
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Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women
PDF with pictures and simple text about the signs and symptoms of heart attack in women. Available in multiple languages.
September 25, 2012 · PDF
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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
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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
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Fever and Acetaminophen
Information for parents about a child's fever and how to treat it. In English, Khmer, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
August 9, 2011 · PDF
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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
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How to Treat Child’s Vomiting and Diarrhea at Home
Pamphlet about treating the common conditions of vomiting and diarrhea in children. In English, Khmer, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
August 9, 2011 · PDF
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How To Treat Your Child’s Cough or Cold at Home
This pamphlet provides information about cold and home treatment of symptoms
August 9, 2011 · PDF
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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
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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
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Diabetes: Foot Care and Daily Foot Check
The sidebar materials were developed at Harborview Medical Center for use in a multicultural diabetes class for patients and family members.
June 2, 2011 · PDF
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Extreme Winter Weather Risks
Resources that provide translated information about health risks due to extreme winter weather conditions.
January 5, 2011 · Article
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Medication Safety
A short video about safe use of medications. Taken from a longer video created for Harborview Medical Center.
May 2, 2010 · Video
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Understanding Colon Cancer
Video about colon cancer by ECHO Minnesota to help people understand this colorectal cancer.In English, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
April 5, 2010 · Video
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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
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Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer
Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer in Amharic, English, Somali, and Tigrinya
March 1, 2010 · PDF
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Surgical Margins
Explanation of margins of resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. In Amharic, English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2010 · PDF
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Breast Cancer Surgery
Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.
March 1, 2010 · PDF, Video
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Diaper Rash Information
Describes what diaper rash is, how to reduce risk of getting it, and what typically causes it. English, Khmer (Cambodian), Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.
February 3, 2010 · PDF
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Child Passenger Safety Slideshow
PowerPoint presentations in six languages about child passenger safety.
February 2, 2010 · Video
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Abdominal Ultrasound
One page instruction sheet about preparing for abdominal ultrasound, translated into 8 languages.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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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
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CT Scan
Patient instructions for preparing for a CT scan including abdominal scan needing oral contrast solution.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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Pelvic Ultrasound
Information sheet for patients describing ultrasound and filling the bladder to prepare for a pelvic ultrasound procedure.
September 24, 2009
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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
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Somali Audio Teaching Tool about Tuberculosis and TB Treatment
This audio-based education tool can be used to introduce the topic of TB, prior to even beginning to discuss the need for PPD skin testing or at any step in the TB evaluation process (it can be used after a PPD is determined to be positive, after the x-ray has been performed, before INH has been recommended, or during INH TLTBI to reinforce the rationale for taking treatment for LTBI).
September 3, 2009 · Audio, PDF
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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
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Cancer Survivorship
Cancer survivorship statement available in multiple langauges, along with a colon cancer survivor story in Vietnamese.
August 17, 2009 · PDF, Video
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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
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Breastfeeding in Ramadhan
Helpful tips for Somali mothers r.e. maintaining a good breast milk supply during Ramadhan.
August 6, 2009 · Article
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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
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Radiation Therapy
Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect and side effects. In English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Lymph Nodes & Breast Cancer
Explanation of what lymph nodes are, including information about lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. In English, Amharic, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Breast Cancer Glossary & Technical Terms
Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. In Amharic, English, Tigrinya and Somali.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Breast Cancer: Hormones
Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. In Amharic, English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests, and basic information about common treatments.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Breast Biopsy
Description of and information about breast biopsy in Amharic, English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Chemotherapy Side Effects
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.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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- Abubakr Islamic Center of WA
Abubakr Islamic Center of WA is the center of religious, educational, and social activities for the Muslim community in Washington State. - Advance Directives
Health Information Translations has Advance Directives in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, Russian, Somali and Spanish. - Cleaning a basement after a flood - King County
Information from Public Health - Seattle & King County on how to clean a basement after a flood. Available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. - 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. - Developmental Screening and Referrals - Somali Health Board
This community resource guide for families of children with Autism in Washington State was compiled by the state's Somali Health Board. - East African Community Services
EACS is one of the largest East-African led Education organizations in the State of Washington. Every year more than 240 youth and 70 families interact in their youth and family oriented education programs. - Ebola Facts – MAGNUS
MAGNUS language services has produced a 1-page Vaccine Flyer in 35 languages. It provides basic information and visuals about vaccines. MAGNUS also has translated this flyer on the Ebola virus in multiple languages. - Flood Information in Multiple Languages - MedlinePlus
Flood information in multiple languages, including Arabic, German, Somali, Bosnian, Haitian Creole, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese - Flu Resources in Multiple Languages - MedlinePlus
Medline Plus offers a variety of flu resources in multiple languages. - Giving Medicine by Subcutaneous Injection
Instruction sheets for administering medicine through subcutaneous injection, available in multiple languages on the Health Information Translations website. - HIV / AIDS in the African Immigrants - Amharic - YouTube
A conversation of Mr. Assaye Abunie, Director of MMRTI in Seattle, with Kenyan Singer Penzi Amani and HIV positive activist, Mr. Solomon Berhe to promote and raise awareness about HIV / AIDS. - Health Translations
Health information, available in several different languages, from the Department of Human Services, Australia. - Home Fire Safety - Seattle Fire Department
Fact sheets from the Seattle Fire Department with information about Basic Home Fire Safety in a number of languages: English, Tigrinya, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Burmese, Hmong, Ukranian, Russian, Nepali, Lao, Thai, Cambodian. - Horn of Africa Services
Horn of Africa Services is a nonprofit that serves the East African immigrant and refugee community in Seattle. We serve individuals and families from Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and neighboring countries that are living in the Greater Seattle area. Our services include social services, educational assistance, youth programs, and economic empowerment to address the needs of the community. - 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. - Kaansarka mindhicirka iyo malawadka: Baadhitaano caadi ah (Colorectal cancer: Routine screenings)
Video in Somali about colorectal cancer, including the importance of finding it early and treating as soon as possible. - Measles - King County
Public Health – Seattle and King County provides information about measles and vaccination, including information about the MMR vaccine and autism. Some information available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, Marshallese, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. - Mr. Solomon Berhe raising awarness on WORLDS AIDS Day at MMRTI - YouTube
MMRTI in partnership with, CMCH and Lifelong invited East African leaders, health professionals and advocates to commemorate the 2014 WORLDS AIDS on December 1, 2014 at Multimedia Resources and Training Institute (MMRTI). - Prepare Yourself - Seattle Office of Emergency Management
The Seattle Office of Emergency Management has prepared information to learn how to plan for personal and family safety and needs. Infographics are translated into Amharic, Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Moldavian, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tigrinya and Vietnamese. - 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. - 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. - Somali - Health Information Translations
Translated health information for the Somali community. - Somali Bantu Community Service of Washington
The mission statement of the Somali Bantu Community Service of Washington (SBCSOFWA) is to facilitate the resettlement of the Somali Bantu Community in Washington State, by providing programs such as ESL classes, immigration & citizenship, job training,youth & cultural activities, interpretation and economic opportunity in order to promote self-sufficiency of immigrants within our community. - Somali Community Services of Seattle
The mission of Somali Community Services of Seattle is to work for the success of Somali refugees to undergo a smooth transitional process, and attain self-sustainable status in their new country. - Somali Health - YouTube
EthnoMed's YouTube playlist featuring Somali patient health education videos. - Somali Health Board Facebook Page
The Homepage for the Somali Health Board, a public, non-profit 501(c)3 grassroots organization, formed in 2012 by Somali health professionals and volunteers concerned about the health disparities that disproportionately affect new immigrants and refugees within King County, with ambitious goals of eliminating and reducing health disparities. - Somali Health Board Website
The Somali Health Board (SHB) is a public, non-profit 501(c)3 grassroots organization, formed in 2012 by Somali health professionals and volunteers concerned about the health disparities that disproportionately affect new immigrants and refugees within King County, with ambitious goals of eliminating and reducing health disparities. - Somali Refugee Women: Learn about your Health!
This four-part video series from the U.S. Administration for Children & Families aims to provide information to current and former Somali refugee women about their bodies and health, so they can make choices that are right for them. - Somali TV of Seattle
SomTV-Seattle is a television dedicated to inspiring and educating the Somali community through news, information and entertainment programming. Their mission is to provide community oriented, insightful and culturally significant programming to local, national and global viewers. - 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. - What to do when the power goes out - King County
Provides general guidelines in regards to power outages for residents in King County. Available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese. - Women in Tukwila find their own place to keep fit
When Aisha Dahir saw an opportunity to get Somali women in the Tukwila community physically fit, she seized on it, enlisting the help of the Tukwila Community Center and the Global to Local Health Initiative group. Tukwila Reporter article, March 2013. - Xaqiiqooyinka Jadeecada - Measles facts in Somali
Measles facts in Somali provided by the Public Health Department of Seattle & King County, Washington.