Health
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.