Annotation: This catalog lists multilingual health materials on approximately 200 maternal and child health topics, particularly genetic disorders. This publication is designed for health professionals working in genetics, family planning, and prenatal and pediatric services. Entries include a brief description of the item, its intended audience, literacy level, ordering information, and the language in which it is written. Two indexes are included to help readers locate materials, one by topic and the other by language and ethnicity. Thirty-five languages including Spanish, French, and Vietnamese are represented. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.org Available for loan. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHH081 (1995, 2nd ed.).

Keywords: Asian language materials, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Genetic disorders, Non English language materials, Patient education materials, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This bibliography lists over 400 consumer education materials about AIDS, HIV, and related topics such as condoms that are available in the following foreign languages (and most are also in English): Amharic, Arabic, Basque, Bengali, Braille, Cambodian, Chinese, Creole, Farsi, French, Fulani, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Ilocano, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Netherlandish, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Sign Language, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Tagalog, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Visayan. A language index and a list of publishers' addresses are provided. The center will also translate materials into specific languages by request.

Contact: Center for Multicultural Human Services, 701 West Broad Street, Suite 305, Falls Church, VA 22046, Telephone: (703) 533-3302 E-mail: info@nvfs.org Web Site: http://www.nvfs.org/jump.htm $8.00 includes shipping and handling.

Keywords: AIDS, Asian language materials, Bibliographies, Consumer education materials, HIV, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This resource bibliography lists mainly printed materials available at no charge from the Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services to individuals and agencies on all aspects of life in the United States for refugees, with particular emphasis on health and health care. Foreign language materials represented in the list cover these languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Burmese, Bulgarian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, Filipino, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Hungarian, Indonesian, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Malayan, Mien, Polish, Pashto, Russian, Romanian, Samoan, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Taiwanese, Tai Dam, Thai, Tigrinya, Ukrainina, Vietnamese, and Visayan.

Contact: Iowa Department of Human Services, Bureau of Refugee Services, 1200 University Avenue, Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50314, Telephone: (515) 283-7999 Secondary Telephone: (800) 362-2780 Fax: (515) 283-9160 E-mail: refugee@dhs.state.ia.us Web Site: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/refugee/bureau/default.asp Available at no charge.

Keywords: Asian language materials, Ethnic groups, Health education, Non English language materials, Non English language materials, Public health services, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This manual for health professionals serving diverse populations illustrates an example of the provision of linguistically and culturally competent services in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The manual outlines some of the practices used in a Los Angeles, California health services center to provide "reasonable, timely, and appropriate language assistance" on benefits and services to limited English proficient (LEP) community members, in this case, primarily Asian and Pacific Islanders. Chapter topics include the assessment of the linguistic needs of the community, the development of comprehensive written policy and procedures for the provision of oral and written language interpretation services to patients, the training of staff for interpretation competency, and quality assurance monitoring of the language assistance services and interpreter programs. Additional references are provided including resources for LEP services and medical interpreter professional associations. Tables and figures providing statistical data and sample forms, job descriptions, testing protocols, notices, and evaluation surveys are found throughout the manual. Selected sample forms are provided in Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Cambodian, Cantonese Chinese, Chamorro, Creole, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Ilocano, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tongan, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yiddish.

Contact: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, 300 Frank H.Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: (510) 272-9536 Fax: (510) 272-0817 Web Site: http://www.aapcho.org

Keywords: Asian Americans, Case studies, Community health centers, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Health policy, Health services delivery, Language barriers, Linguistic competence, Manuals, Pacific Islanders, Program development, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This guide is designed to assist parents and caregivers of children with epilepsy and seizure disorder in keeping health information and their child's health records in a central location. The guide provides answers to questions to help parents better understand epilepsy and seizure disorder; learn about access to care and services; reach out to other parents; and learn about additional resources. The appendixes include forms to help parents keep a log of their child's diagnosis, seizures, visits to the doctor and medications taken, and communication with health professionals and organizations. The guide is available in English, Spanish, and Farsi. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: University of Southern California University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 46550 Sunset Boulevard, Mailstop #53, Los Angeles, CA 90027-0980, Telephone: (323) 361-2300 Secondary Telephone: (323) 480-4192 Fax: (323) 361-8305 E-mail: uscucedd@chla.usc.edu Web Site: http://www.uscucedd.org/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Consumer education materials, Epilepsy, Forms, Medical records, Parents, Seizures, Spanish language materials, child care workers

Annotation: This booklet is designed to provide helpful information for a woman who has been sexually assaulted. It discusses getting medical help; her rights as a survivor, patient, and witness; dealing with emotions; police and the criminal justice system; dealing with family, friends, or a woman who has been assaulted; and getting financial and other assistance in California. The Farsi, Hebrew, and Russian editions were prepared by the Family Violence Project of Jewish Family Service. It is currently available in Spanish, Farsi, Hebrew, and Russian.

Contact: Peace Over Violence, Metro Headquarters, 605 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90015, Telephone: (213) 955-9090 Secondary Telephone: (213) 955-9095 Fax: (213) 955-9093 E-mail: info@peaceoverviolence.org Web Site: http://www.peaceoverviolence.org/ Available at no charge.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Non English language materials, Sexual assault, Spanish language materials, Survivors

Annotation: This manual is intended for use by health care practitioners working with patients with limited English literacy skills, or adult literacy practitioners, particularly English as a Second Language teachers who wish to incorporate health topics into their curricula. This document is an addendum to Health and Literacy Compendium: An Annotated Bibliography of Print and Web-based Health Materials for Use with Limited Literacy Adults. The language index contains a list of health materials available in the following languages: Arabic, Bosnian, Cambodian/Khmer, Cantonese, Chinese, Farsi/Persian, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Mien, Nuer, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Tongan, Vietnamese.

Contact: National Institute for Literacy, 1775 I Street, N.W., Suite 730, Washington, DC 20006-2401, Telephone: (202) 233-2025 Fax: (202) 233-2050 E-mail: lreddy@nifl.gov Web Site: http://www.nifl.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Asian language materials, Bibliographies, Limited English speakers, Literacy education, Low literacy materials, Non English language materials, Patient education, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This directory provides access to organizations and government agencies that produce culturally relevant print materials on family planning and reproductive health. These include brochures and pamphlets, resource materials for professionals working with specific groups, and bibliographies and other resource lists. The directory lists and numbers the individual organizations and includes contact information, hours of operation, and a brief description of the types of materials they provide. The directory contains a table that lists the specific ethnic groups served or the language of the available materials and refers to the number of the organization. The directory lists the following groups and languages: Alaskan Native, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Filipino, French, Haitian/Creole, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Native American, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish Hispanic, Tagalog, Tai Dam, Thai, Vietnamese, and multicultural.

Contact: Center for Health Training, 400 Tower Building, 1809 Seventh Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, Telephone: (206) 447-9538 Fax: (206) 447-9539 E-mail: seattle@jba-cht.com Web Site: http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org/ Price unknown.

Keywords: Asian language materials, Culturally competent services, Directories, Educational materials, Ethnic groups, Family planning, Federal agencies, Minority groups, Non English language materials, Organizations, Reproductive health, Resource materials, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, State agencies

Annotation: This fact sheet gives tips for families and individuals on how to prepare for a flu pandemic, how to limit the spread of germs and prevent infection, and food, emergency and health supplies to have on hand. The checklist is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Contact: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 619-0257 Secondary Telephone: (877) 696-6775 Web Site: http://www.hhs.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Asian language materials, Consumer education materials, Disaster planning, Influenza, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This directory, which is updated as new resources for materials are identified, lists producers or distributors of Asian language health promotion materials. The publishing sources are either public agencies or private organizations. The range of materials includes pamphlets, brochures, booklets, fact sheets, videotapes, and other items. Sources are listed alphabetically and a brief subject index is provided. Languages represented are Amharic, Cambodian, Cantonese, Chinese, Farsi, Hawaiian, Hindi, Hmong, Ilocano, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Tagalog, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese. Prior to 1996, the directory was issued under a slightly different title: Asian Languages: Sources of Health Materials.

Contact: U.S. Office of Minority Health Resource Center, P.O. Box 37337, Washington, DC 20013-7337, Telephone: (800) 444-6472 Secondary Telephone: (301) 251-1797 Fax: (301) 251-2160 E-mail: info@omhrc.gov Web Site: http://www.omhrc.gov/ Available at no charge.

Keywords: Asian Americans, Asian language materials, Health education, Health promotion, Minority health, Patient education materials

Annotation: This set of health history forms in 21 languages provides oral health professionals with a tool to collect health histories from non-English speaking patients. Each history form is formatted and numbered in the same way, and the history questions require primarily only yes or no answers, so the professional can use one language version to understand answers in another language version. There is also an introduction that describes the use of the forms and two additional forms in English for oral health professionals: a health history interview form for recording expanded information about a patient’s health history, and a medical consultation request form. The set of forms is available in Arabic, Chinese, Creole, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.

Contact: University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Practice, 2155 Weber Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, Telephone: (415) 929-6400 Fax: (415) 929-6654 Contact E-mail: pjacobs@uop.edu Web Site: http://dental.pacific.edu/ Single copies available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Asian language materials, Dental care, Forms, Medical history taking, Non English language materials, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials