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** Information on H1N1 "Swine Flu" and Pandemic Influenza**
Translated Nurse-to-Patient Communication Handouts![]()
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
HIV/AIDS and Depression ![]()
Source: Asian Community AIDS Services - Canada
HIV/AIDS Treatment Information ![]()
Source: Asian Community AIDS Services - Canada
HIV Antibody Test ![]()
Source: NSW Health Dept. - Australia
HIV Infection![]()
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
HIV Infection - A.I.D.S. ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
HIV Patient Fact Sheet![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Lipodystrophy and HIV/AIDS![]()
Source:Asian Community AIDS Services - Canada
Safer Sex ![]()
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
TB and HIV - A Dangerous Partnership ![]()
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media
Wasting![]()
Source: Asian Community AIDS Services - Canada
Why HIV Testing is Important for YOU![]()
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington
Adult Asthma Information![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Asthma - the Basic Facts ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Asthma![]()
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Asthma and Children: a Guide to Coping ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Asthma and Smoking![]()
Source: Asthma Foundation Victoria - Australia
Asthma Basics: Diagnosis![]()
Source: Asthma Society of Canada
Asthma Basics: Kids ![]()
Source: Asthma Society of Canada
Asthma Basics: Medication (Asthma Society of Canada) ![]()
Source: Asthma Society of Canada
Asthma Basics: Triggers ![]()
Source: Asthma Society of Canada
Asthma Medicines
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Asthma Trigger Control
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
FAQs about asthma ![]()
Source: Asthma U.K.
How to Manage Asthma![]()
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA
How to Use Your Inhaler ![]()
Source: NYU Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library
Inhalers
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Is Your Baby at Risk of Developing Asthma? ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Managing Childhood Asthma ![]()
Source: NYU Child Study Center
Peak Flow Meter
Source:Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Peak Flow Meter/Using the Zone System
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program
Ankle Sprain
Source:
NYU Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library
Arthritis - you can do something about it ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Back Health And Safety from Health
Information Translations ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Basic Facts About Arthritis
Source: Oklahoma Arthritis Network/Oklahoma State Department of Health
Calcium, vitamin D & osteoporosis ![]()
Source: Arthritis/Osteoporosis Victoria - Australia
Dealing with Backache
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Diagnosing osteoporosis
Source: Arthritis/Osteoporosis Victoria - Australia
Exercise for osteoporosis and falls prevention
Source: Arthritis/Osteoporosis Victoria - Australia
Exercises for Your Back from Health
Information Translations ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Good News About Bad Backs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Gout
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Living Well with Osteoarthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada
Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada
Lower Back Pain
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Medications and treatments for osteoporosis
Source: Arthritis/Osteoporosis Victoria - Australia
One-Minute Osteoporosis Risk Test
Source: International Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Osteoporosis
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Osteoporosis
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Think Ahead - How to Manage Arthritis Pain and Fatigue
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada
Top 10 Exercises for Arthritis ![]()
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada
What is osteoporosis and what are the risk factors?
Source: Arthritis/Osteoporosis Victoria - Australia
Bladder Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Blood Stem Cell Transplants: Patient FAQs
Source:
National Marrow Donor Program - U.S.
Bone Cancer: What You need to Know
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Cancer 101 series ![]()
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Cancer 101: Cancer Detection and Screening
Cancer 101: Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
Audio
![]()
Cancer 101: Cancer Risk and Risk Reduction
Cancer 101: Cancer Treatment
Cancer - What is Cancer? ![]()
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Cancer Facts for Men ![]()
Source: American Cancer Society
Cancer Facts for Women ![]()
Source: American Cancer Society
Cancer Related Fatigue ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Cancer Survivors Network ![]()
Source: American Cancer Society
Cancer that cannot be cured
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Cancer Treatment Side Effects ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Changes in Taste and Smell with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Clinical Trials - What you need to know: A guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Diagnosing cancer
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Diet and Cancer [Booklet] ![]()
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Dry Mouth with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Eating well during treatment
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Gynecologic Cancers: What Women Need to Know![]()
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Servcies California
Helping someone with cancer: What you can do
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Hodgkin's lymphoma: What you need to know
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Learning to relax when you have cancer
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Leukaemia, Myeloma and Lymphoma ![]()
Source: Leukaemia Foundation - Australia
Liver Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Liver Cancer [Booklet]
Source:Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Liver Cancer
Source: Harborview Medical Center/ Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness Research and Training/ EthnoMed
Living with cancer: A guide for people with cancer and their caregivers![]()
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Loss of Appetite with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Lung Cancer
Source: Patient Education Institute/EthnoMed
Lung Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Lung Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Mouth Care with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Multiple Myeloma Patient Handbook [Booklet]![]()
Source: International Myeloma Foundation
Multiple Myeloma: What you need to know
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Myths About Cancer
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Nausea and Vomiting with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Oral Cancer
Source: California Dental Association
Ovarian Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Dept. of Health Services, California
Pain relief: A guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Pancreatic cancer: Understaning your diagnosis
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Sexuality and cancer: A guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Skin Cancer: How to Enjoy the Outdoors without Damaging Your Skin![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sore Mouth or Throat with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Stomach cancer: What you need to know
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Stomach Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Stomach Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Testicular Cancer
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Thyroid cancer: What you need to know
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Treating cancer
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Understanding Leukaemia and related blood disorders
Source: Leukaemia Foundation - Australia
Uterine cancer: Understanding your diagnosis
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Uterine Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source: Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
Weight Gain with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Weight Loss with Cancer Treatment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
What is Cancer
Source:
Korean American Cancer Project in Maryland/ Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
What is cancer?![]()
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
After a Needle Breast Biopsy
Source:
California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Breast awareness for all women
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Breast Biopsies
Source: Royal Women's Hospital -Melbourne, Australia
Breast Cancer
Source: Patient Education Institute/EthnoMed
Breast Cancer
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian
Medical Societies
Breast Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Breast Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Breast Cancer
Source: Vietnamese Community Health Promotion Project
Breast Cancer Information Sheet![]()
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Breast cancer: Understanding your diagnosis
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Breast screening: the facts
Source: NHS Screening Programmes - UK
Exercises after breast surgery: A guide for women
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Having Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Mammography Information
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
OB/GYN Cancer
Source: Korean American Cancer Project in Maryland/ Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Questions to ask about breast cancer: A workbook for women
[Booklet]
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Understanding treatment for breast cancer: A guide for women
[Booklet]
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Five Lifesaving Things You Can Do
Source: American Cancer Society
Healthy eating to reduce cancer risk
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Promoting Good Health and Preventing Cancers
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Taking Control: Cancer Risk Reduction
Source: American Cancer Society
Tips for Cancer Prevention
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know ![]()
Source:Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
Cervical Cancer![]()
Source: Federation of Chinese American & Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Cervical Cancer
Source: Vietnamese Community Health Promotion Project
Cervical Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Cervical Screening![]()
Source: National Health Services - U.K.
Cervical screening: the facts![]()
Source: National Health Services Screening Programmes - UK
OB/GYN Cancer
Source: Korean American Cancer Project in Maryland/ Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy: a guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Chemotherapy [Booklet] ![]()
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Having Chemotherapy
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Having Radiation Therapy
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Radiation therapy: A guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Radiation Therapy ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Radiotherapy
[Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Treating cancer
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia
Bowel Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Bowel Cancer [Booklet]![]()
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Colon Cancer
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
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 [Booklet]
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA
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
Facts on Colorectal Cancer
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA
Prostate Cancer
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research
& Training
Prostate Cancer ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Prostate Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
See also:
Affluenza: Is the Wealthy Kid a Healthy Kid?
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Allergy and Allergy Testing
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Anger: Helping Children Cope
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Anxiety in Children![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Appendectomy for a Child ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Asperger's Syndrome
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Asthma and Children: a Guide to Coping
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia/Healthy Roads Media
Asthma Basics: Kids
Source: Asthma Society of Canada
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping children with concentration problems![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Girls
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Autism: What is Autism?![]()
Source: The National Autistic Society - U.K.
Autism Fact Sheet ![]()
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health
Autism: How to help and understand your child
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Frequently Asked Questions by Families
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Frequently Asked Questions by Providers
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health
Balancing TV & Computer Time with Play Time
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley
Bedwetting![]()
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Best Sports for Your Child
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington
Bronchiolitis
Soucre: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Building Blocks For Health: Eating well for 2-5 year olds
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K
Building Your Preschooler’s Language Skills (3 to 5 years)
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Building Your Toddler’s Language Skills (1-3 years)
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Bullies and Victims: What a Parent Can Do
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Bullying
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Car Seats - Forward Facing Car Seats
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Car Seats - Rear Facing Car Seats
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Caring for Your Children's Teeth
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Chickenpox
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Chickenpox
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Chickenpox
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Children Need to Play & Move Their Bodies Everyday
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley
Children's infectious diseases
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Choking child (1 to 8 years)
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Cigarette Smoke and Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Constipation
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Cough and Cold
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Dental Care For Toddlers![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Dental Information for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Source:California Dental Association
Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Depression in Children and Adolescents![]()
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Diarrhea
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Defining Dyslexia
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Disruptive Disorders in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Ear Ache (Otitis Media)
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Early Childhood Caries
Source: California Dental Association
Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Family Health and Child Health
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Fathers: A Crucial Ingredient in Academic Success
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Febrile convulsions![]()
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
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
Fluoride
Source: California Dental Association
Gastroenteritis
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Getting Along with Friends
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Getting Ready for Your Child's Shots: Tips for a Successful Clinic Visit![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Gifted Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Good Food for Kids
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project
Good Oral Care for Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Head Injury
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program
Head Lice![]()
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Healthy Weight for My Child
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California -Berkeley
Hearing and Speech Development
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Hearing Loss ![]()
Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Helicopter Parenting
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Helping your child with counting
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia
Helping Children Adjust to Divorce
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Helping Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Helping Young Children Cope With Trauma
Source: American Red Cross
Helping Your Child Develop Organizational Skills
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Hepatitis C Virus
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Hives (Urtricia)
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Homework
Source: New York University Child Study Center
How to Approach Drug Issues with Your Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
How to Get Your Child and Teen Involved in the Community
Source: New York University Child Study Center
How Parents Can Facilitate Social Success for Their Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center
The Impact of Media and Television on Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Impetigo
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Impetigo
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Incontinence: Solutions for common bladder problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Indicators of Independence
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Infants and Children Learn About Eating
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Infectious diseases in children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Insect Bites
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Internet At Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Is Your Child Ready for a Seatbelt? Think Again!
Source: Washington State Booster Seat Coalition
Keep your kids healthy - Do not smoke in the car and home
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Kids and Anxiety: When It's More Than Just "Jitters"
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Language Abilities and Difficulties
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Language Development
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Lead - Your Safe Home
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service
Lead Poisoning: Steps to Lower Your Child's Blood Lead Poising
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Learning Disability or Learning Difference?
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Lice
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Listening and Talking
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Managing Behavior at Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Managing Childhood Asthma
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Mealtime Struggles to Mealtime Success
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Meningitis
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Mumps ![]()
Source: Boston Public Health Commission
My Child Won't Sleep
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Noncompliance
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Organizational Skills for School Success ![]()
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Pain in Children and Adolescents
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Passive Smoking
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Perfectionism: When Straight A's Are Not Enough
Source: New York University Child Study Center
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
Preparing for Puberty: Guidelines for Parents and Caretakers
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
Source: New York University Child Study Center
School Anxiety ![]()
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Self-esteem in young children under five
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Self-Injury: Definitions and Descriptions
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Severe Food Allergies in Children![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Siblings—Rivalry and Reality
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Sibling Rivalry
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Skin Care in Babies and Young Children
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Sleeping Disorders
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Sleepovers and Sleep-Away Camp: Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Sore Throat
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Sports: More than Just Fun
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Starting a New School: Learning the Ropes and Forming Friendships
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Staying Healthy: Ages 0-3
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Staying Healthy: Ages 4-8
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Staying Healthy: Ages 9-11
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Staying Healthy: Ages 12-17
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Staying Healthy: Ages 18+
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Stress and Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Stress - It Affects Children Too
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Successful Grade Transition
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Talking to Kids About Terrorism and War in Iraq
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Tics
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Tinea (Ringworm and Athlete's Foot)![]()
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Tuning In To Your Child’s Temperament ![]()
Source: New York University Child Study Center
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Understanding and Managing Your Child's Anger
Source: Fairfax Area Agency on Aging - Fairfax, VA
Understanding Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Upper Respiratory Infections
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Urinary tract infection
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Vomitting
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Warts in Children
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Young Children and Their Eyes![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Youth Substance Abuse
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Alpha Thalassemia (Bart's)
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Babies Cry
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Baby Walkers and Play Centres
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Birthmarks
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Bottle Feeding Your Baby![]()
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K
Bottle Feeding Your Baby ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Breast Feeding
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Breast Feeding: Best for Babies and Mothers
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Breastfeeding Basics ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Breastfeeding Problems ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Breastfeeding Your Baby![]()
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K.
Building Your Baby’s Language Skills - Birth to 12 months
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Can breastfeeding prevent illnesses?
Source: La Leche League International
Choosing a Doctor for 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
Candida (Thrush) in Babies
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Caring for babies' teeth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Caring for you and your baby
Source: New York University Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library
Caring for your new baby at home
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Co-Sleeping Safely with Your Baby
Source: Contra Costa SIDS Program/California SIDS Program
Cradle Cap (Infantile Seborrhoeic Dermatitis)
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Croup
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Crying Baby
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Diaper Rash
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Fever
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Getting Started Breastfeeding Your Baby ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Hemoglobin E
Source: Washington State Department of Health
How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
How often will I have to pump when I go back to work?
Source: La Leche League International
How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
How to Deal with Baby's Crying
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Infant Dental Care![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Infants and Children Learn About Eating
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Is Your Baby at Risk of Developing Asthma?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Making Up a Baby's Cot (SIDS Prevention)
Source: SIDS and Kids - National SIDS Council of Australia
Medicines and Breastfeeding
Source: Royal Women's Hospital -Melbourne, Australia
My breast hurts. What can I do?
Source: La Leche League International
My Child Won't Sleep
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Nappy Rash
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Postnatal Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - U.K.
Postnatal Exercises for New Mothers
Source: Royal Women's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Preparing for your baby's birth
Source: New York University Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library
Preventing Rickets in Breastfed Babies
Source: EthnoMed
Pumping and Storing Breast Milk ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Sad Feelings After Childbirth![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Source: Division of Child & Adult Health Services - State of Pennslyvania
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Source: Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Program, Toronto Public Health, and the Best Start Resource Centre - Canada
Skin Care in Babies and Young Children
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Starting your baby on family foods![]()
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K
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
Traveling with a Baby
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program
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
Your New Baby ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Adolescent Health & Sex Education
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Anorexia
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
College Application Process: Helping Your Teen Cope
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Drug Abuse
Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy
Emotional Lives of Adolescents
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Helping Your College-Bound Children: A Guide for Parents
Source: New York University Child Study Center
How to Get Your Child and Teen Involved in the Community![]()
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Preventing Eating Disorders
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
Source: New York University Child Study Center
Schizophrenia and Young People
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Staying Healthy: Ages 12-17
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Staying Healthy: Ages 18+
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California
Surviving Adolescence
Source:Royal College of Psychiatrists - U.K.
Understanding eating disorders
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Amalgam
Source: California Dental Association
Bad Breath
Source: California Dental Association
Caring for babies' teeth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Caring for Your Children's Teeth![]()
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Cavities
Source: California Dental Association
Common Oral Problems
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Cosmetic Dentistry
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Benefits/Insurance
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Care For Toddlers![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Dental Emergencies
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Implants
Source: California Dental Association
Dental Information for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Source:California Dental Association
Dental Team
Source: California Dental Association
Dentures
Source: California Dental Association
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
Getting older? Why your teeth and gums are important for good health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Gingivitis ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Good Oral Care for Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
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
How to save money on dental bills
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Infant Dental Care![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Keeping your teeth - whatever your age![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Know Your Teeth
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Meth Mouth
Source: California Dental Association
Mouth Guards
Source: California Dental Association
Nutrition and Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Cancer
Source: California Dental Association
Oral Care Products
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Oral Care Tips
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Oral Diseases
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Oral Treatment
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association
Orthodontics
Source: California Dental Association
Pregnancy and Dental Health
Source: California Dental Association
Pregnancy and Oral Disease
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong
Preventive Oral Care
Source: California Dental Association
Receding Gums
Source: California Dental Association
Sealants
Source: California Dental Association
Seniors
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
X-Rays
Source: California Dental Association
Xylitol
Source: California Dental Association
Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) - Joslin Diabetes Center
Diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK
Diabetes
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Diabetes: Are you at risk?
Source: Diabetes UK
Diabetes: Asian Food Guide for Meal Planning
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Diabetes: You Can Manage It
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetes: cardiovascular disease and kidney disease
Source: Diabetes UK
Diabetes Management: Dietary Guidelines![]()
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Diabetes Management: Sample Menu
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Diabetes Management: Understanding a Food Label![]()
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Diabetes Meal Planning ![]()
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle
Diabetes Nutrition
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project
Diabetes Risks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetic complications
Source: Diabetes UK
Diabetic Eye Care
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA
Diabetic Foot Care
Source:American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Don't Let Diabetes Steal Your Sight
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Fasting Blood Sugar Test ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Healthy lifestyle ![]()
Source: Diabetes UK
Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Managing Diabetes: You Can Do It
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Managing diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK
Nerve damage and diabetes ![]()
Source: Diabetes UK
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Take Care of Your Heart
Source: American Diabetes Association
Treating your diabetes: insulin and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK
Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
What is a 'hypo'?
Source: Diabetes UK
Women and Diabetes
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/American Diabetes Association
Your eyes and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK
Child Abuse
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Domestic Violence Safety ![]()
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health
I Want the Violence to Stop!
Source: University of Alberta - Canada
Sexual Assault: What it Means
Source: Ontario Women's Directorate - Canada
Wife / Husband Abuse
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Wife Assault: Let's Break the Silence
Source: Ontario Women's Directorate - Canada
Active Hand Exercises ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Be Active, Be Fit
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Be Active for a Healthier Heart
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Be Physically Active
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Brisk Walking
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Exercises after breast surgery: A guide for women
Source: Canadian Cancer Society
Exercising During Pregnancy ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Exercises for Your Back
Source: Health Information Translations
Gentle Exercise
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
How to Get Your Children Moving
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Physical Activity for 30 Minutes a Day
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Regular Exercise - It's Easier Than You Think
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stair Climbing
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Starting an Exercise Program ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Stay Active and Feel Better ![]()
Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute/Healthy Roads Media
Top 10 Exercises for Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada
Weight Bearing Using a Walker ![]()
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
Cataracts
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
Cataracts - the facts and treatment![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Common Eye Problems & Care Tips
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong
Diabetes and Your Eyes![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetic Eye Care
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA
Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Eye Injuries
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA
Floaters and Flashes ![]()
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
Source: Glaucoma Foundation of Australia lnc.
Glaucoma
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program
Good Health for Your Eyes ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Macular Degeneration![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Make the Most of Your Eyesight ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Retinal Tears and Detachment ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Seeing spots or floaters
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Young Children and Their Eyes![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
Your eyes and diabetes ![]()
Source: Diabetes UK
Diabetic Foot Care
Source: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Foot Care
Source: Deptartment of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong
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
Angina
Source: Health Information Translations
Be Active for a Healthier Heart ![]()
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Chest Pain
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Cholesterol
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Congestive Heart Failure: Tips for Managing at Home
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Don't Burn Your Life Away--Be Good to Your Heart ![]()
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Healthy Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada
Heart Angioplasty![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Heart Attack – Cardiac Arrest – Stroke Warnings ![]()
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction (MI): Your Guide to Recovery ![]()
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Heart Attacks ![]()
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Heart Care at a Glance
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Heart Cath and Heart Angioplasty![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Heart Disease - How Treatments Can Help
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Heart Healthy Eating![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada
High Blood Pressure ![]()
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA
Hypertension-The Silent Killer ![]()
Source: Heartland Health Outreach - Chicago, Illinois/Refugee Health Information Network
Hypertension and Sodium ![]()
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Keep Your Heart in Check--Know Your Blood Pressure Number
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Know Your Numbers (BMI, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar) ![]()
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health
Living Well with Chronic Heart Failure
Source: Heart Foundation - Australia
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease ![]()
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Nitroglycerin ![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Stress Test of the Heart![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Take Care of Your Heart ![]()
Source: American Diabetes Association
Take Steps - Prevent High Blood Pressure
Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute/Healthy Roads Media
Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Understanding Heart Failure: Answers to Common Questions ![]()
Source: University of Michigan Health System
ABC's of Hepatitis
Source: Hepatitis Foundation International/EthnoMed
Viral Hepatitis
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A ![]()
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Hepatitis A Vaccine ![]()
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B
Source:
Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis B![]()
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
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
Hepatitis B Vaccine ![]()
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis C
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
Hepatitis C
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Hepatitis C: the Facts
Source: Public Health Division - Melbourne, Australia
Hepatitis C in Brief ![]()
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hepatitis C Virus
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia
Information on H1N1 "Swine Flu" and Pandemic Influenza
CDC Swine Flu Health Advisory (April 27th, 2009) ![]()
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
H1N1 Flu (aka Swine Flu) Information
Source: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
H1N1 Flu Virus Fact Sheet![]()
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
H1N1 Flu Virus Information for Families with School Aged Children![]()
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
H1N1 Flu Virus Information for Post-Secondary Students![]()
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated ![]()
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Live Intranasal ![]()
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition
Information on Swine Flu
Source: New York City Department of Education
Information on Swine Flu
Source: Boston Public Health Commission
Swine Flu ![]()
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Swine Flu Clinic [Video]
Source: Harborview Medical Center/ EthnoMed
Swine Flu Factsheet![]()
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Swine Flu Factsheet![]()
Source: Charles B. Wang Community Health Center - New York
Swine Flu: Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces![]()
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Home Care for Pandemic Flu![]()
Source: Health Information Translations
"No Ordinary Flu": Pandemic Flu Preparedness [Comic book]
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
PandemicFlu.gov ![]()
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Pandemic Flu![]()
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Pandemic Flu: What is pandemic influenza and what to expect ![]()
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Pandemic Flu: What to do to prepare ![]()
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Pandemic Flu: What you Can Do to Prepare![]()
Source: Rhode Island Department of Health
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist![]()
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State
Pandemic Flu Toolkit![]()
Source: Wisconsin Public Health Association and the Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Self Care During an Influenza Pandemic ![]()
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada