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The Effects of HIV/AIDS
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
HIV/AIDS: Common Terms
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
HIV Health and Treatment
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
HIV Patient Fact Sheet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Living with HIV/AIDS
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Why HIV Testing is Important for YOU
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Peanut Allergy Fact Sheet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Severe Food Allergies in Children
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Anxiety in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Help for Anxiety Problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is an Anxiety Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Complementary therapies (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Dealing with Pain (Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Fish oils (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Glucosamine and chondroitin (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Healthy eating and arthritis
Source: Arthritis Australia
Looking After Your Legs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Medicines and Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Australia
Methotrexate (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
NSAIDS (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Paracetamol (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Australia
What is Arthritis?
Source: Arthritis Australia
Children’s asthma: a resource pack for parents and carers
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Autism
Source:Vermont Department of Health
Autism (and Developmental Disabilities) for Asian Families
Source: Autism Speaks
Autism Parent Handbook
Source: California Department of Public Health - Environmental Health Investigations Branch
Developmental Checklist (Autism)
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
A Family Journey [Video]
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Guide to using visual supports
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Myths and Facts About Autism
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
What is ASD? [Poster]
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
What is Autism?
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Who Can Help Planning Sheet
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Contraception: Your Choices
Source: The Royal Women's Hospital - Australia
Contraceptive Pill
Source: The Royal Women's Hospital - Australia
Contraception: Condoms and DiaphragmsDiaphragms
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Long Acting Reversible Contraception(LARC)
Source: The Royal Women's Hospital - Australia
Male Condom
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Bone Densitometry
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Bone X-ray
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Good News About Bad Backs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
MRI of the Spine
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Myelogram
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Stay Healthy by Taking Care of Your Bones
Source: National Institute on Aging/California Department of Aging
Be Breast Aware
Source: NHS Screening Programmes - UK
Breast Cancer
Source: Patient Education Institute/EthnoMed
Breast Cancer
Source: Vietnamese Community Health Promotion Project
If You Have Breast Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Blocked ducts and mastitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Breastfeeding in the First Week
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Breastfeeding Problems
Source: Health Information Translations
Complementary Feeds
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Engorgement and Too Much Milk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Getting Started Breastfeeding Your Baby
Source: Health Information Translations
How Breastfeeding Works
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
How to Express Breastmilk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
How to Store Breastmilk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Increasing Your Milk Supply
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
Source: Health Information Translations
Putting Your Baby to the Breast
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sore and Cracked Nipples
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Working and Breastfeeding
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
You Can Breastfeed Your Baby
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Be Breast Aware
Source: NHS Screening Programmes - UK
Cancer - What is Cancer?
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Cancer Facts for Women
Source: American Cancer Society
Cord Blood Transplants
Source:
National Marrow Donor Program - U.S.
Gynecologic Cancers: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Servcies California
Ovarian Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Dept. of Health Services, California
Uterine Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
Be Breast Aware
Source: NHS Screening Programmes - UK
Chest X-ray
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Colon Testing Can Save Your Life
Source: American Cancer Society
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Fleets
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Golytely
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colorectal Cancer: 5 Screening Tests
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Basics of Marrow and Cord Blood Transplant
Source: National Marrow Donor Program
Chemotherapy
Source: Health Information Translations
Cord Blood Transplants
Source: National Marrow Donor Program
Handling Chemotherapy Safely
Source: Health Information Translations
Radiation Therapy
Source: Health Information Translations
Reduced-intensity Transplants
Source: National Marrow Donor Program
Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source:Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Helping your child with counting
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½-5 years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Self-esteem in young children under five
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Anxiety in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping children with concentration problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Children and Stress
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Disruptive Disorders in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stress - It Affects Children Too
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Supporting parents and families: the mental health and well-being of children and young people
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
6-12 Months - Tips For Me As An Older Baby
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Foods To Grow On: Birth-12 month
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Mealtime Madness for Children Ages 1-5
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley
Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington
Child Safety
Source: Office of Immigrant Assistance Publications - California
Injury Prevention - Parent's Firearm Safety Checklist
Source: Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington
Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Poisonous or Harmful Plants
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Appendectomy for a Child
Source: Health Information Translations
Are you 11-19 years old? Then you need to be vaccinated against these serious diseases!
Source: Immunization Action Coalition
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping children with concentration problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Being a parent can be tough
Source: Community Services, New South Wales - Australia
Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington
Caring for Your Children's Teeth
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Child Care for Young Children: Choosing Quality Child Care
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Child Safety
Source: Office of Immigrant Assistance Publications - California
Children’s asthma: a resource pack for parents and carers
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Children and Stress
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Children's infectious diseases
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Choose water as a drink
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Cough and Cold
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations
Disruptive Disorders in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Early Childhood Milestone Map
Source: Autism Speaks
Eat more fruit and vegetables
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Fever
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Fever
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Fever and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ©)
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Get Active Each Day
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Getting Ready for Your Child's Shots: Tips for a Successful Clinic Visit
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations
Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Healthier Snacks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Helping your child with counting
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia
How to Approach Drug Issues with Your Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Incontinence: Solutions for common bladder problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington
Keep Your Child's Mouth Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Lying
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Measles
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Meningitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Misbehavior & Discipline
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Mumps
Source: Boston Public Health Commission
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley
Passive Smoking
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½-5 years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Rubella (German Measles)
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Self-Esteem
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Self-esteem in young children under five
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sleeping
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Starting a New School: Learning the Ropes and Forming Friendships
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Temper Tantrums
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Toilet Training
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Young Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Colon Testing Can Save Your Life
Source: American Cancer Society
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Fleets
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Golytely
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colorectal Cancer - A Patient Guide
Source: American Cancer Society
Colorectal Cancer
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Colorectal Cancer: 5 Screening Tests
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Colorectal Cancer: Who Is at Risk?
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
If You Have Colon or Rectal Cancer Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Dementia: What is dementia?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dementia: Diagnosing dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dementia: Early planning
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dementia: Changed Behaviours
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dementia: Communication
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dementia: Taking a break
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Worried about your memory?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Amalgam
Source: California Dental Association
Bad Breath
Source: California Dental Association
Caring for Your Children's Teeth
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Cosmetic Dentistry
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Benefits/Insurance
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Care and New Moms
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Care for Seniors
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Decay
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Emergencies
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Implants
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Team
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Tourism
Source: California Dental Association
Dental X-rays
Source: California Dental Association
Dentures
Source: California Dental Association
Did You Know? Good Oral Health Means Good Overall Health
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Dry Mouth
Source: California Dental Association .
Early Childhood Caries
Source: California Dental Association
Fluoride
Source: California Dental Association
General Anesthesia and Oral Sedation
Source: California Dental Association
Grills
Source: California Dental Association
Grinding of Teeth
Source: California Dental Association
Gum Disease
Source: California Dental Association
Health History Form
Source: MetLife Dental and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Healthy Smiles for Adults
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Keep Your Child's Mouth Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Meth Mouth
Source: California Dental Association
Mouthguards
Source: California Dental Association
Nitrous Oxide
Source: California Dental Association
Nutrition and Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Cancer
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Health and Pregnancy
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Piercing
Source: California Dental Association
Orthodontics
Source: California Dental Association
Peer Review
Source: California Dental Association
Preventive Care
Source: California Dental Association
Receding Gums
Source: California Dental Association
Sealants
Source: California Dental Association
Smokeless Tobacco
Source: California Dental Association
Toothache
Source: Health Information Translations
Whitening
Source: California Dental Association
Wisdom Teeth
Source: California Dental Association
Xylitol
Source: California Dental Association
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depresion
Source: University of Michigan Depression Center
Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is an Depressive Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Facts About Depression
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Geriatric Depression Scale
Source: Aging Clinical Research Center (ACRC) - Stanford University/ VA Palo Alto Health Care System, California
Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is a Depressive Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Diabetes: Engage Your Health Team
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetes in Pregnancy - Gestational Diabetes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Fasting Blood Sugar Test
Source: Health Information Translations
Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Preventing Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes Meal Planning
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle
Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Domestic Violence Safety
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman’s Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
No one has the right to hurt you
Source: Refugee Health Section and Domestic Violence Prevention Project - California
Chemical Emergencies
Source: Health Information Translations
Emergency Preparedness
Source:Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Emergency Supplies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Poster]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Brochure]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Tri-Fold Brochure]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Power outages
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Prepare Your Household for Emergencies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes—The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Source: American Red Cross, Asian Pacific Fund, California Earthquake Authority, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, New America Media, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Geological Survey
Gentle Exercise
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Get Active Each Day
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Regular Exercise - It's Easier Than You Think
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Starting an Exercise Program
Source: Health Information Translations
Are You at Risk from Glaucoma?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Blepharitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Glaucoma
Source: Glaucoma Foundation of Australia lnc.
Good Health for Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Retinal Tears and Detachment
Source: Health Information Translations
Seeing spots or floaters
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Young Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Looking After Your Legs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stay on Your Feet with Safer Shoes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hypothermia
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Retinal Tears and Detachment
Source: Health Information Translations
Botulism
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
E. coli O157:H7
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Fish Facts for Good Health
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Food Safety is in Your Hands
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, WA
Video
Hand Sanitizing
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
Hand washing
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
Listeriosis
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Safety Tips about Fish
Source: California Department of Public Health
Salmonella
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Salmonellosis
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Yersiniosis
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Your Guide to Food Safety
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia
Give Your Feet the Care They Deserve
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stay on Your Feet with Safer Shoes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Asian Gambling Awareness Video
Source: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling/ Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.
Freedom from Problem Gambling
Source: UCLA Gambling Studies Program
Gambling Guidelines
Source: UCLA Gambling Studies Program
Preparing for Change Gambling Handbook
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba - Canada
Problem Gambling
Source: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
Problem Gambling: A Guide for Families
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: The Issues, The Options
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Assessment Questions
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Avoiding Relapse
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Gambling Screen
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Canadian Problem Gambling Index Short Form
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Twenty Questions
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Self Monitoring
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Signs and Symptoms
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Problem Gambling: Winning Ways
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/ University of Toronto, Canada
Responsible Gambling Guidelines
Source: California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Your First Step to Change (Problem Gambling)
Source: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling/ the Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders at Harvard Medical School
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Children's infectious diseases
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Cover Your Cough
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
Cover Your Cough and Stop the Spread of the Flu [Audio]
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Hand Sanitizing
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
Hand washing
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
Learning how to control the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Listeriosis
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Source: Health Information Translations
Measles
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Measles
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Mumps
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Norovirus
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Pneumococcal Disease
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Preventing the spread of germs
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Rabies
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Rubella (German Measles)
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Salmonella
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Salmonellosis
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Shigellosis
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Yersiniosis
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Atrial Fibrillation
Source: Health Information Translations
Blood Cholesterol
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Exam
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Chest X-ray
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Echocardiogram
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Enjoy Living Smoke Free
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Exercise Echocardiogram
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Exercise Thallium Test
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Heart Attack – Cardiac Arrest – Stroke Warnings
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Heart Cath and Heart Angioplasty
Source: Health Information Translations
Heart Disease - How Treatments Can Help
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Heart Failure
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Heart Failure Signals
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Holter Monitoring
Source: Missouri Hospital Association
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Stress Test of the Heart
Source: Health Information Translations
Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
ABC's of Hepatitis
Source: Hepatitis Foundation International/EthnoMed
Hepatitis A
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Hepatitis A
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis B
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Hepatitis B
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Hepatitis B
Source: Vietnamese Community Health Promotion Project
Hepatitis B and Moms-to-be: New Brochure about Pregnancy and Hepatitis B
Source: Asian Liver Center at Stanford University
Know HBV: What Every Asian and Pacific Islander Should Know About Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer
Source: Asian Liver Center at Stanford University
Hepatitis C
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Hepatitis C
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hepatitis C: the Facts
Source: Public Health Division - Melbourne, Australia
Hepatitis C: Glossary of Terms
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Hepatitis C: Treaments and living well
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Hepatitis C: What you need to know
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Living Well with Hepatitis C
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Newly Diagnosed with Hepatitis C
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
High-Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know About the "Silent Killer"
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Know Your Numbers (BMI, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar)
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Stay Healthy by Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Source: American Dietetic Association/California Department of Aging
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cleaning your basement after a flood
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Household fires
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Power outages
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Prepare Your Household for Emergencies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Alpha Thalassemia (Bart's)
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Bottle Feeding Your Baby
Source: Health Information Translations
Complementary Feeds
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Coping with Your Baby's Crying
Source: Health Information Translations
Crying Baby
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Diaper Rash
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
6-12 Months - Tips For Me As An Older Baby
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Fever
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Following Instructions for Infant Formula
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Foods To Grow On: Birth-12 month
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hemoglobin E
Source: Washington State Department of Health
How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby
Source: Health Information Translations
How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby
Source: Health Information Translations
I'm Ready for a Cup
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Jaundice in newborn babies
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Parvovirus B19 and Fifth Disease
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Source: Division of Child & Adult Health Services - State of Pennslyvania
Staying Healthy: Ages 0-3
Source: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, Califoria
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - SIDS
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
When Should I Call My Baby's Doctor?
Source: Health Information Translations
When Your Baby Can't Stop Crying (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Avian Influenza
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Avian Influenza - 'Bird Flu'
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Build A Flu Care Kit [Audio]
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Chest X-ray
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Cover Your Cough and Stop the Spread of the Flu [Audio]
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Fever and the Flu
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu Information Summary for Doctors
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu Supply List
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu: What You Can Do
Caring for People at Home [Basic Literacy Booklet]
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu: What You Can Do
Caring for People at Home [Comprehensive Booklet]
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Getting Enough to Drink: Dehydration and the Flu
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Home Care for Pandemic Flu
Source: Health Information Translations
Influenza Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition
Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition
My Flu Care Information
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
"No Ordinary Flu": Pandemic Flu Preparedness [Comic book]
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Pandemic Flu
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Swine Flu Clinic [Video]
Source: Harborview Medical Center/ EthnoMed
Beat the Heat
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Head Injury: Prevention
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program
Heat Related Illness
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hot Weather Precautions
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
How to Be Safe In and Around the Water
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Injury Prevention: Make Sure Your Kids Play Safe
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Lyme Disease
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Mosquite-Borne Illness
Source: Boston Public Health Commission
West Nile Virus
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Kidney Failure
Source: Health Information Translations
Kidney Failure Treatment Options [Booklet]
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
If You Have Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
If You Have Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Lung Cancer
Source: Patient Education Institute/EthnoMed
Amniocentesis
Source: Royal Women's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Caring for your new baby at home
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetes in Pregnancy - Gestational Diabetes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Emotional Changes After Giving Birth
Source: Health Information Translations
Folic Acid
Source: Contra Costa Health Services - Contra Costa County, California
Foods To Grow On: Birth-12 month
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
I'm Having a Baby - What Do I Do?
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Rubella Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Smoking and Pregnancy
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stages of Pregnancy and Labour
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Teach your baby to drink from a cup
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Ultrasound
Source: The Royal Women's Hospital - Australia
Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Source: United States Social Security Administration
Review Of Your Eligibility For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs: Some Things You Should Know
Source: United States Social Security Administration
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMSHA
Avoiding Drug Interaction
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/ California Department of Aging
Ciprofloxacin
Source: Health Information Translations
Ciprofloxacin Suspension fpr Babies
Source: Health Information Translations
Complementary therapies (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations
Doxycycline
Source: Health Information Translations
Ever Miss a Dose of Your Medicine? Here are Some Tips
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Fever and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ©)
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Fish oils (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Generic Drugs...Real Medicines at High Quality, Low Cost
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations
Glucosamine and chondroitin (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Improving the Effectiveness of Your Medications by Learning the Effects of Food and Drinks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Lower Your Drug Costs so You can Keep on Taking Your Medicines
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Medicines and Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Australia
Metformin and Your CT Scan
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Methotrexate (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
NSAIDS (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Paracetamol (for Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Stay Healthy by Staying Away From Health Fraud
Source: National Institute on Aging/California Department of Aging
Taking Medicines Safely
Source: Health Information Translations
Thinking of Herbals? Check Carefully Before You Take Them With Medicines
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
What's the Deal with Double Dosing? Too Much Acetaminophen, That's What!
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy
Testicular Self Exam
Source: Health Information Translations
Emotional Changes After Giving Birth
Source: Health Information Translations
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada
Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Suicide Prevention
Source: New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health
What is an Eating Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Information for Families & Carers of People with a Mental Illness
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia
Living with Dramatic Mood Swings:Bipolar Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Schizophrenia and Young People
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is a Bipolar Mood Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is Challenging Behaviour?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is an Eating Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is mental illness?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is personality disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is schizophrenia?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Supporting parents and families: the mental health and well-being of children and young people
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Blood Cholesterol
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Caffeine and Your Health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Choose My Plate - 10 Tips to a Great Plate
Source: USDA
Dietary Fats and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Eat more fruit and vegetables
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Fibre and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Fish Facts for Good Health
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Fitting More Fruit and Vegetables into Your Diet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Folate and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Folic Acid
Source: Contra Costa Health Services - Contra Costa County, California
Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
Source:Tufts University
Food Sources of Calcium and Vitamin D
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Fruit and Vegetable fact sheets
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Get Healthy Now
Source: California Department of Public Health
Healthier Snacks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Healthy Asian Recipes
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle
Healthy eating and arthritis
Source: Arthritis Australia
Healthy Snacks for Adults
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Heart Healthy Eating
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Iron and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Keep a Good Weight and Stay Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Lactose or Dairy Intolerance
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Lose the Fat, Keep the Vitamins...Drink Lowfat Milk!
Source: California Department of Public Health
Stay Healthy by Eating Fruits and Vegetable
Source: California Department of Health Services/California Department of Aging
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for Adults
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Ways to Eat More Whole Grains/Choosing Whole Grain Foods
Source: California Department of Public Health
Which Milk Is Healthiest/Ways to Use Lowfat Milk
Source: California Department of Public Health
Bone Densitometry
Source: Department of Radiology - University of Wasington
Osetoarthritis?
Source: Arthritis Australia
About Your Pain from Health
Information Translations
Source: Health Information Translations
Dealing with Pain (Arthritis)
Source: Arthritis Australia
Managing Pain
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada
Managing Pain Factsheet
Source: National Prescribing Service - Australia
Managing Pain Factsheet
Source: National Prescribing Service - Australia
Managing Pain with PCA - IV or Epidural
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada
Pain Scales
Source: British Pain Society
If You Have Prostate Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Prostate Cancer
Source: Health Information Translations
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
Source: Tufts University
Geriatric Depression Scale
Source: Aging Clinical Research Center (ACRC) - Stanford University/ VA Palo Alto Health Care System, California
Growing Older, but Staying Well
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Incontinence: Solutions for common bladder problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Looking After Your Legs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stay Healthy by Staying Away From Health Fraud
Source: National Institute on Aging/California Department of Aging
Stay Healthy by Taking Care of Yourself
Source: National Institute on Aging/California Department of Aging
Worried about your memory?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Male Condom
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Myths and facts about sexual health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Enjoy Living Smoke Free
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Harmful Effects of Second-hand Smoke
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
How to Quit Smoking
Source: Health Information Translations
Myths About Cigarette Smoking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Passive Smoking
Source:Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Reasons to quit smoking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Smoking and Pregnancy
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
You Can Quit Smoking
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Children and Stress
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Mental Relaxation
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California
Stress - It Affects Children Too
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Heart Attack – Cardiac Arrest – Stroke Warnings
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Is It a Stroke? Check these signs FAST!
Source: Carney Hospital - Boston, MA/Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Know Your Numbers (BMI, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar)
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Stay Healthy by Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Source: American Dietetic Association/California Department of Aging
Stroke
Source: Health Information Translations
Swallowing Problems after Stroke
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Alcohol and Drug Treatment: How It Works, And How It Can Help You
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Caffeine and Your Health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
The Facts About Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
How to Approach Drug Issues with Your Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Facts for Families and Friends
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Teen Health: Prescription Drug Abuse
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
What is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Anorexia
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Schizophrenia and Young People
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Teen Health: Prescription Drug Abuse
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Understanding eating disorders
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is an Eating Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Active Tuberculosis (TB) Disease
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
I Have Been Exposed to Tuberculosis
Source: San Francisco Department of Public Health, TB Control
Instructions for Collecting Sputum for TB
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Mantoux Skin Test
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Pills to Prevent Tuberculosis
Source: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
TB Contact Investigations
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Tuberculin Test (Mantoux Test)
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia
Tuberculosis
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Tuberculosis
Source: Public Health - King County, Washington State
Tuberculosis Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Are you 11-19 years old? Then you need to be vaccinated against these serious diseases!
Source: Immunization Action Coalition
Immunizations (Shots) Keep Your Child Healthy
Source: L.A. Care Health Plan
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
H1N1 Vaccine is Safe
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Hib Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Immunizations (Shots) Keep Your Child Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Influenza Vaccine (Inactiviated)
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Influenza Vaccine - Live Intranasal
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition
Polio Vaccine (Inactivated)
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Polio Vaccine (Oral)
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Tetanus and Diptheria Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Yellow Fever
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Cancer Facts for Women
Source: American Cancer Society
Folic Acid
Source: Contra Costa Health Services - Contra Costa County, California
Gynecologic Cancers: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Servcies California
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Hysterectomy
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Managing Menopause
Source: Health Information Translations
Menopause, the "Change of Life"
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Ovarian Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Dept. of Health Services, California
Preparing for a Healthy Menopause
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Understanding Menopause and Midlife
Source: Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health - Australia
Uterine Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
When Menopause Affects Relationships
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia