Linguistically Appropriate Healthcare

This page lists the translated health resources by language. The number of resources available in each language is also listed. To look in more detail, click on a relevant language.

Healthy Roads Media, in partnership with the University of Alabama – Birmingham, has updated the first two modules of an incontinence education series (the Basics and Getting Help) and added a new module (Symptoms and Diagnosis). These materials are available for free in English and Spanish in multiple formats (video, audio, handouts) on the website under the Diseases and Conditions section (http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/topics/disease_conditions.htm). Healthy Roads Media, with the support of the National Library of Medicine – Specialized Information Services division, has also just posted the French version of a series of pregnancy health education topics (they are already available in English, Spanish and Russian). They are in multiple formats and available for free on the website under the Pregnancy & Reproduction section (http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/topics/pregreproduction.htm). Mandarin Chinese and Arabic coming soon> Feedback to help improve these materials is always helpful! – Mary Alice

A new Spanish-language radio drama from Media for Health will address health issues while telling a story. These episodes of real-life drama will portray characters struggling with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking and more.

This English-Spanish Dictionary of Health Related Terms was developed as an instrument for health care personnel and other professionals working with the Latino population in the United States. This 3rd edition, updated in 2005, includes new terms related to emergency and disaster preparedness. This is a publication of the California-Mexico Health Initiative

BRYCS – Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 3211 Fourth Street NE

Spanish version of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This Spanish translated website contains valuable information pertaining to domestic violence & sexual assault.