This collaborative effort from central Ohio provides plain language health information resources for healthcare professionals and others working in communities where English may not be the primary language.
Repository of health information from the National Library of Medicine. Offers information on health conditions, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes, sourced from more than 1600 selected organizations.
International organization which coordinates the world’s response to health emergencies, promotes well-being, prevents diseases and expands access to health care. *Note that users can change the website language and all its information (like Fact Sheets) in the top right hand corner of the page.
LEP
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients are required by federal regulations to be accommodated by hospitals. Hospitals, doctor's offices, and pharmacies must provide access to medical interpreters for LEP patients by law.
EthnoMed is an ethnic medicine website containing medical and cultural information about immigrant and refugee groups. Can be filtered for patient or provider facing information. Information is specific to groups in the Seattle area, but much of the cultural and health information is of interest and applicable in other geographic areas.
The Center's mission is to build a healthy community through culturally and linguistically competent preventive health, disease management, and research programs. (Information displayed in simplified and traditional Chinese and English languages.)
International information source for resources on topics including Healthy Living, What's In Food, Food Production, Food Safety and Understanding Science. Different translations available by clicking tab on top right corner of website.
