Spanish 338: Spanish for Health Professionals

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information.

Lea sobre síntomas, causas, tratamientos y prevención de más de 1000 enfermedades, condiciones y temas de bienestar.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health is a science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.

EthnoMed contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and related topics pertinent to the health care of immigrants to Seattle or the US, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.

A quick summary and rundown of statistics on a number of common diseases, disorders, birthrate, and causes of death among the US latinx community.

Available in both English and Spanish, Vital signs goes over relevant information and concerns facing Spanish-Speaking populations in the USA.

Resources on this population include national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, and related behavioral health and Spanish-language resources

An overview of health issues and disparities facing Latinx and Hispanic populations throughout the United States, but also focuses on states and areas where they are most concentrated.

NIMHD’s mission is to lead scientific research to improve minority health and reduce health disparities through health promotion, research, and collaborations.

Overview of demographic and societal issues facing Latinx and Hispanic communities from a Mental Health perspective.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.

Los CDC son la organización líder de servicio de la nación que, basada en la ciencia e impulsada por los datos, protege la salud del público. Por más de 70 años, hemos puesto la ciencia en acción para ayudar a que los niños se mantengan sanos y puedan crecer y aprender, para ayudar a que las familias, las empresas y las comunidades luchen contra las enfermedades y se mantenga fuertes, y para proteger la salud del público.

WHO is the leading authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

KFF is an NGO foundation dedicated to monitoring, researching, and promoting better public health domestically and abroad. Access topics, polls, perspectives, and state health facts.

LANIC aggregates Latin American resources from around the web, including links to national libraries, NGOs, news sources, magazines, political organizations, business resources, and travel/tourism information.