Spanish for Health Professionals Resources

Prepared for Dr. Alan Bruflat

General search keywords: ( hispanics, latinos, or Mexican Americans ) and ( health, or health care )

Reference Books

• Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics: Reference 305.868 St29
• Encyclopedia of Latino Popular Culture: Reference 305.898 C16 - 2 volumes

Government Information on the Web

• USA.Gov - The primary gateway for federal government information on the web
• Access to Health Care and Prevention Services Among Hispanics and Non-Hispanics - Center for Disease Control
• FDA Information for Health Professionals
• Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Nebraska Health & Human Services System - Useful links on minority health

Organizations and Associations

• Association of Hispanic Health Care Executives
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health
• National Council of LaRaza
• National Hispanic Medical Association
• National Society for Hispanic Professionals

Internet Sites

• Hispanic/Latino Health Issues Subject Guide from Duke University Medical Center Library
• MCH Library Knowledge Path - Spanish-Language Health Resources
• Polyglot - Spanish language translator from Duke University
• Spanish Health Topics - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• Spanish Language Web Sites - Kansas City Public Library

Journal Article Databases

• Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - Advanced search: (hispanic or spanish or latino) and (health care) and (United States)
• Lexis/Nexis - Search in "Medical & Health Journals" for "hispanic health care"
• PubMed - Search: "hispanic health care"
• Ebsco Academic Search Premier - Search: "latino health care"

Originally created 10/3/2005; updated 9/26/2007