Health resources focused
on Latino cultures.
Aids/HIV
Resources for and about Latinos with HIV, or those concerned about the
care of victims and prevention of the disease in the Hispanic community.
Al
Sofa.com
"A bilingual cyber-couch for your well-being." They have a lot of Mental
Health information for people in all stages of life. Includes information
about addiction, parenting, lifestyle, aging and more. [English/Espaņol]
Arizona
Hispanic Center of Excellence
A project aimed at promoting good health in the Hispanic community as
well as involving Latinos in themedical field.
Bibliography
of Hispanic American Health
Points to various journals and cites general information regarding Latino
health.
California
School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism
Teaches the methods and knowledge behind the curanderos (folk healers)
of California. Provides online classes as well.
Cultural Competence
Providing competent service and care by recognizing cultural needs of
clients.
Dentales
Ediciones
A bulletin board to ask for dental advice and information in Spanish.
[Espaņol]
Diabetes
Hispanics have a high rate of diabetes. Many don't even know they have
it. Here are some resources on education, prevention and living with diabetes.
Disparity in Health
Resources addressing the health care disparity that affects Hispanics.
Gracias
Doctor
A multingual medical group that presents the specific health news and
concerns of your location in Latin America, North America, and Spain.
[English/Espaņol/Portuguęs]
Herbs and Healing in Orisha and other African Diaspora Religions
A multingual medical group that presents the specific health news and
Resources about the place of plants and healing energy in Orisha and other African Traditional Religions found in Latin America.
Hermanos
de Luna Y Sol
"An Empowerment HIV Prevention Program for Spanish-Speaking Latino Gay/Bisexual
Men". A well defined program for it's target group.
Hispanic
Resource Center
Promotes and provides medical services aimed at the Hispanic workforce.
Latin
Salud
South American health portal with news, research, e-mail, and specialty
information. [Espaņol/Portuguęs]
Latino
Health Institute
Serves over 25,000 Latino families in the New England area by promoting
healthy behavior and prevention.
LOLA
Latino Organization for Liver Awareness (LOLA) promotes education and
prevention of liver related illness. [English/Espaņol]
Project
Esperanza
Project Hope. A holistic program for those with HIV. Provides up to date
news on the disease and the community.
Salutia.com
Health news, information, chat and forums about health. Information changes
according to country of interest. [Espaņol]
The
GALAEI Project
The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiave (GALAEI). Information
about the services they provide to the community.
The
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Thorough information on the state of Latino health and their various advocacy
programs. Has several active initiatives and many reports available.
Traditional
Home Remedies from Mexico
Promotion for a book on the subject, and an open bulletin board on traditional
home remedies in Mexico. Don't forget to balance the information with
a doctor since this is an open forum and you don't know your source.
U.S.-Mexico
Border Health
Reports, jobs, and resources about health issues along the U.S. and Mexico
border.