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AIDS/HIV 
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 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
Alcohol 
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcohol and Drug Treatment: How It Works, And How It Can Help You
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Allergy 
Peanut Allergy Fact Sheet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Anxiety
See also: Mental Health 
Help for Anxiety Problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Arthritis
Arthritis - you can do something about it
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Asthma 
Autism 
Early Childhood Milestone Map
Source: Autism Speaks
Birth Control
Contraception: Condoms and Diaphragms
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Male Condom
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Bone and Joint Care 
See also: Arthritis
Good News About Bad Backs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Breast Cancer 
Breast Cancer
Source: Patient Education Institute/EthnoMed
Breast Cancer Information Sheet
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Breast Feeding 
See also:
Blocked ducts and mastitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Complementary Feeds
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Engorgement and Too Much Milk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
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
Preventing Rickets in Breastfed Babies
Source: EthnoMed
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
Cancer 
See also:
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer - Living with Cancer
- Cancer Prevention and Cancer Screeing
- Cancer Treatments
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
Cancer 101 series
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
Liver Cancer
Source: Harborview Medical Center/ Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness Research and Training/ EthnoMed
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
Cancer Prevention and Cancer Screeing
Cancer 101: Cancer Detection and Screening
Cancer 101: Cancer Risk and Risk Reduction
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
Audio
Promoting Good Health and Preventing Cancers
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Tips for Cancer Prevention
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training
Cancer Treatments
Cancer 101: Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Source:Office of Women's Health - Department of Health Services, California
Child Development
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Early Childhood Milestone Map
Source: Autism Speaks
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
Child Mental Health 
Bullying
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Child Nutrition
See also:
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
Child Safety
Injury Prevention - Parent's Firearm Safety Checklist
Source: Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Children 
See also:
- Allergy
- Asthma
- Breast Feeding
- Child Development
- Child Mental Health
- Child Nutrition
- Child Safety
- Infants
- Maternal Heath and Pregnancy
- Teen Health
- Vaccinations
Bullying
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Child Care for Young Children: Choosing Quality Child Care
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Cough and Cold
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Early Childhood Milestone Map
Source: Autism Speaks
Fever and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ©)
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
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
Keep Your Child's Mouth Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Lying
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Misbehavior & Discipline
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley
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
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
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
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Fleets
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Golytely
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software
Colorectal Cancer
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Audio
Colorectal Cancer: 5 Screening Tests
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Audio
Colorectal Cancer: Who Is at Risk?
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media
Audio
Dementia
Worried about your memory?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia
Dental Health
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
Depression
See also: Mental Health
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depresion
Source: University of Michigan Depression Center
Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is a Depressive Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Diabetes 
See also: Diabetic Diet
Diabetes Meal Planning
Source: Seattle Department of Public Health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetic Diet
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 
Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man’s Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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
Wife Assault: Let's Break the Silence
Source: Ontario Women's Directorate - Canada
Emergency Preparedness 
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
Prepare Your Household for Emergencies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Eye Care
Good Health for Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Food Borne Illness and Food Safety 
Fish Facts for Good Health
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Your Guide to Food Safety
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia
Gambling
Asian Gambling Awareness Video
Source: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling/ Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.
Freedom from Problem Gambling
Source: UCLA Gambling Studies Program
Problem Gambling
Source: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
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
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
Germs and Hygiene
Learning how to control the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Preventing the spread of germs
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Heart Health 
See also:
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Hepatitis 
ABC's of Hepatitis
Source: Hepatitis Foundation International/EthnoMed
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Hepatitis C: Glossary of Terms
Source: Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service - Australia
Hepatitis C
Source: New South Wales Health Department - 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
See also: Stroke 
Hypertension and Sodium
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Household Safety
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Prepare Your Household for Emergencies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Infants
See also:
Alpha Thalassemia (Bart's)
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Amniocentesis
Source: Royal Women's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Complementary Feeds
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diaper Rash
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Hemoglobin E
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Jaundice in newborn babies
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
Preventing Rickets in Breastfed Babies
Source: EthnoMed
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Source: Division of Child & Adult Health Services - State of Pennslyvania
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - SIDS
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Influenza (the 'Flu')
Avian Influenza - 'Bird Flu'
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Fever and the Flu
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu Information Summary for Doctors
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
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
"No Ordinary Flu": Pandemic Flu Preparedness [Comic book]
Source: Department of Health - Washington State
Swine Flu Clinic [Video]
Source: Harborview Medical Center/ EthnoMed
Injury Prevention 
See also:
- Child Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Food Borne Illness and Food Safety
- Household Safety
- Insect Bites and Insect Borne Diseases
Injury Prevention: Make Sure Your Kids Play Safe
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Insect Bites and Insect Borne Diseases
West Nile Virus: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
West Nile Virus: What You Need to Know
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maternal Health and Pregnancy
See also:
Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Diabetes in Pregnancy - Gestational Diabetes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
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
Rubella Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Stages of Pregnancy and Labour
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Ultrasound
Source: The Royal Women's Hospital - Australia
Medication
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Fever and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ©)
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Using Medicine Wisely
Source: United States Food and Drug Administration
Men's Health 
See also: Prostate Cancer
Male Condom
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Mental Health
See also:
Good Mental Health is Ageless
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Helping Someone at Risk for Suicide
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Mental Illness
See also:
Does Someone You Know Have a Mental Illness?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
What is a Bipolar Mood Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is an Eating Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is a Personality Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
What is Schizophrenia?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Nutrition 
See also:
Choose My Plate - 10 Tips to a Great Plate
Source: USDA
Fish Facts for Good Health
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Fruit and Vegetable fact sheets
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health
Healthy Asian Recipes
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle
Pain 
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Source: Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research
& Training
Senior Health 
See also:
Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 
See also:
Smoking
See also: High Blood Pressure
Stroke Heroes Act F.A.S.T
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Stroke Prevention and Control Program.
Substance Abuse 
See also:
Alcohol and Drug Treatment: How It Works, And How It Can Help You
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
Teen Health: Prescription Drug Abuse
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Teen Health
See also:
Teen Health: Prescription Drug Abuse
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Tuberculosis (TB) 
Active Tuberculosis (TB) Disease
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
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
Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
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Tuberculosis
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
Tuberculosis Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Vaccinations
Immunizations (Shots) Keep Your Child Healthy
Source: L.A. Care Health Plan
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Hib Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Immunizations (Shots) Keep Your Child Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services
Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition
Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine
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
Weight Control
Women's Health 
See also:
Diabetes in Pregnancy - Gestational Diabetes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Contraception: Condoms and Diaphragms
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Hysterectomy
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
Pelvic Exam and Pap Test
Source: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/ Harborview Medical Center
Preparing for a Healthy Menopause
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia
Rubella Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - 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
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