Multilingual Health Information

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	Translation
	English - Chinese Medical Dictionary
	English / Chinese Translator:WorldLingo

	Collections of General Health Information
	Chinese Health Information:NYU Medical Center [89 articles] [some bilingual, others Chinese only] [Tutorial]
	Common Health Topics:NSW Dept. of Health, AU [418 articles] [Link to English is in Resource Details] [Tutorial]
	Health Files:Government of British Columbia [52 articles] [English]
	Health Information for Patients:Tufts University [622 articles] [links to foreign & English articles]
	Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Simplified Chinese] [127 bilingual articles]
	Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Traditional Chinese] [86 bilingual articles]
	Intitute of Medical Information & Library [website, no English]
	Men's Health Programme:Hong Kong Department of Health [trilingual website] [Tutorial]
	Patient Education Materials:Harborview Medical Center [ 5 articles] [links to foreign & English articles]
	Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition [English (similar information, not direct translation)] [Tutorial]
	Health Information in Simplified Chinese:MedlinePlus
	Health Information in Traditional Chinese:MedlinePlus

	Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
	Alzheimer's Disease:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Alzheimer's Disease, Early Stage:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Dementia:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Dementia Information:Alzheimer's Australia [English]

	Cancer
	General Information
	American Cancer Society – Northern California Chinese Unit [English] [Tutorial]
	Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training [English]
	Asian Pacific Islander Cancer Education Materials Tool:American Cancer Society
	Bone Marrow Donation:National Marrow Donor Program [links to foreign & English articles]
	Cancer Publications:Canadian Cancer Society [link to English is with links to other available languages]
	China Anti-Cancer Association [website, no English except information about the Association]]
	Guide to Living with Cancer:American Cancer Society [has English Table of Contents]
	Taking Control (Reducing Cancer Risk):American Cancer Society [English]
	Blood-Related Cancers
	Leukemias, Lymphomas and Myeloma:Leukaemia Foundation of Australia [English]
	Myeloma Information & Treatment:International Myeloma Foundation [English] [Tutorial]
	Blood Stem Cell Transplants:National Marrow Donation Program [English]
	Colorectal Cancer
	Colon Cancer (Prevention and Early Detection):Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Colon Testing Can Save Your Life:American Cancer Society [English]
	Men's Cancers
	Cancer Facts for Men:American Cancer Society [English]
	Women's Cancers
	Cancer Facts for Women:American Cancer Society [English]
	Breast Cancer (Early Detection):Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Breast Cancer Screening (Mammograms):FDA [English]
	Cervical Cancer (Pap Test):Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear):FDA [English]
	Mammogram Information:National Cancer Institute [English]
	Woman's Guide to Breast Care:Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization [English]
	Managing Symptoms and Side Effects
	Anemia:Inova Health System [English]
	Chemotherapy Tips:Inova Health System [English]
	Neutropenia (Infections):Inova Health System [English]
	Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelets):Inova Health System [English]

	Diabetes
	Asian American Diabetes Initiative:Joslin Diabetes Center [trilingual website] [Tutorial]
	Diabetes:Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Diabetes:Georgia State University [bilingual article]
	Diabetes Information:Diabetes Australia [English]
	Steps to Manage Your Diabetes:AAPCHO [bilingual article]

	Infections
	Sexually Transmitted Diseases
	Sexually Transmitted Diseases:AVERT, UK [English]
	Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and Syphilis:AVERT, UK [English]
	Hepatitis B Website:Hepatitis B Foundation [Simplified Chinese] [English]
	Hepatitis B Website:Hepatitis B Foundation [Traditional Chinese] [English]
	Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer:Asian Liver Center, Stanford University[English]
	Hepatitis B and Moms-to-be:Asian Liver Center, Stanford University [English]
	Hepatitis B and You (For Pregnant Women and New Moms):CDC [English]
	HIV and AIDS:National Aids Trust, UK [English]
	HIV/AIDS Treatment Information:Asian Community AIDS Services [Simplified Chinese] [English]
	HIV/AIDS Treatment Information:Asian Community AIDS Services [Traditional Chinese] [English]
	HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C [English]
	Other Infections
	Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli):CDC [English]
	Influenza (Flu):CDC [links to foreign & English articles]
	Meningitis and Septicaemia:Meningitis Research Foundation [English]
	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS):CDC [English]
	Tuberculosis:Queensland Government, AU [English]
	Vaccine Information Statements:CDC [links to foreign & English articles]
	West Nile Virus:CDC [English]

	Mental Health
	Factsheets and Leaflets:Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK [English]
	Addiction:Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, CA [English]
	Asperger Syndrome:National Autistic Society, UK [English]
	Depression:National Association for Mental Health, UK [English]
	Depression:University of Michigan [English]
	Drugs: What Every Parent Should Know:Health Scotland [English]
	Mental Illness:National Association for Mental Health, UK [Cantonese] [English]
	Mental Wellbeing:National Association for Mental Health, UK [English]
	Post Natal Depression:Mental Health Trust, UK [English]
	Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD):Mental Health Trust, UK [English]
	Schizophrenia:National Association for Mental Health, UK [English]
	Substance Abuse Treatment:U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services [English]
	Stress:Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, CA [English]

	Other Diseases and Disorders
	Ectopic Pregnancy:Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, UK [English]
	Heart Attack (Prevention):Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Hemophilia:World Federation of Hemophilia [English]
	Knee Ligament Injuries:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [English]
	Liver Disease, Diagnosis:British Liver Trust [English links follow links to translations]
	Living with Kidney Disease:Kidney Foundation of Canada [English]
	Osteoporosis:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [English]
	Osteoporosis:Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Parkinson's Disease:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Late Effects of Polio:Post-Polio Health International [English]
	Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Information:PKD Foundation [English]
	Skin Diseases:St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, AU [English]
	Spinal Cord Injury:Spinal Cord Injury Association, UK [English]
	Stroke:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Thalassemia:Cooley's Anemia Foundation [English]
	Tourette Syndrome:Tourette Syndrome of Canada [English]
	Traumatic Brain Injury:Family Caregiver Alliance [English]
	Women's Health Information:Royal Women's Hospital, AU [English]

	Other Health Topics
	End-of-Life Decisions
	Hospice Care:Dept of Health & Human Services [English]
	California Advance Health Care Directive:Institute for Healthcare Advancement [English]
	End-of-Life Choices:CPR and DNR:Family Caregivers Alliance [English]
	End-of-Life Choices:Feeding Tubes and Ventilators:Family Caregivers Alliance [English]
	Medicines
	Antibiotic Resistance:Federation of Chinese Medical Societies [English]
	Medicines (Use Medicines Wisely):FDA [English]
	Surgery
	Low Back Surgery:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [English]
	Total Hip Replacement:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [English]
	Total Knee Replacement:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [English]
	Tests
	Diagnostic Tests:Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Simplified Chinese] [bilingual articles]
	Diagnostic Tests:Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Traditional Chinese] [bilingual articles]
	Newborn Screening Test:California Dept of Health Services [English]
	Other
	Breastfeeding:U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services [English]
	DNA from the Beginning:Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory [English]
	Learn CPR:University of Washington School of Medicine [English]

	Emergency Preparedness
	General Information
	Disaster Preparedness:Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Simplified Chinese] [bilingual articles]
	Disaster Preparedness:Health Information Translations:Ohio State University Medical Center [Traditional Chinese] [bilingual articles]
	Disaster Preparedness Information:American Red Cross [English]
	How Would You Survive for 72 Hours?:City and County of San Francisco [English]
	Man-Made Disasters
	Handbook for Coping After Terrorism: A Guide to Healing and Recovery:U.S. Dept of Justice [English]
	Bioterrorism:CDC [English]
	Chemical Emergencies:CDC [English]
	Radiation Emergencies:CDC [English]
	Natural Disasters
	Protecting Your Family from EarthquakesUSGS [multilingual -- Chinese, English, Korean, Vietnamese] [Order printed copy]
	Extreme Heat:CDC [English]
	Pandemic Influenza
	Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist:U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services [English]

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