AD/HD
Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (tdA/H): Una cartilla para padres/Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents
Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (tdA/H): Una cartilla para padres/Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents was developed to address the challenges that Hispanic parents face when their children are diagnosed with AD/HD and may be eligible for services in the public school system. Through a collaborative partnership between the National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the primer works to help parents recognize attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in their children and learn about the laws that protect the rights of children with disabilities in public schools. In addition to discussing the parents’ rights and responsibilities regarding special education, the primer provides parents with the basic tools to identify quality education and support services that respond to the unique needs of Hispanic children with AD/HD.
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Aging
Alzheimer’s Disease Outreach to the Hispanic Community
The Experience of Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grants to States (ADDGS) Programs
This report provides findings of the first survey of Hispanic community services under the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grants to States (ADDGS) program. The ADDGS program is designed to expand the availability of Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic and support services, and to improve the responsiveness of the home and community- based care system for traditionally underserved populations. The report, developed by staff of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, offers lessons learned by ADDGS programs in serving Hispanic communities and snapshots of programs developed through interview and staff visits to the program sites. Also included in an Alzheimer’s Disease Toolkit of culturally proficient resources for Hispanic/Latino families and caregivers.
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Annual Report
Through Our Eyes: Creating a Healthy Future
The Through Our Eyes: Creating a Healthy Future report provides information on the mission, vision and goals of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (theAlliance) now and into the future. The Alliance works to connect communities and create change, deliver trusted information and services to consumers, build a horizon of hope through science and policy, and make advances in technology that create possibilities. The Alliance’s reputation is built on its ability to provide trusted answers to the most pressing health questions facing the Americas. This report demonstrates how our future is grounded in the power and strength of culture, family, and community to secure the best health outcomes for all.
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Cancer
Let’s Talk About Living With Cancer/Hablemos sobre la vida con cáncer
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? This bilingual booklet provides those living with cancer, and their friends and family, general information and resources on cancer survivorship. It addresses concerns you may have after being diagnosed; discusses what you should know about cancer, diagnosis, and treatment; and, offers tips on how to follow-up with a health care providers and stay healthy.
Let’s Talk About Cervical Cancer/Hablemos del cáncer de cuello uterino (cáncer cervical)
One in seven Hispanic women will get cervical cancer. This bilingual booklet provides general information on cervical cancer including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. It also has information on detection and diagnosis of cervical cancer, the human papilloma virus (HPV), ways to protect yourself, and tips on how to lead a healthy life.
Let’s Talk About Cervical Cancer/Hablemos del cáncer de cuello uterino
Cervical cancer is preventable. This bilingual, easy to read booklet provides general information on cervical cancer including its causes, how it is detected, symptoms, prevention, and tips on how to lead a healthy life.
Let’s Talk About Ovarian Cancer/Hablemos del cáncer de ovario
Did you know Hispanic women are the second highest group of women to develop ovarian cancer? This bilingual booklet provides general information on ovarian cancer including its risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. It also has information on detection and diagnosis, and gives tips on how to lead a healthy life.
Let’s Talk About Skin Cancer/Hablemos del cáncer de la piel
Did you know skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US? This bilingual booklet provides general information on skin cancer including the different types, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. It also includes information on the sun’s harmful rays, skin cancer detection and diagnosis, and tips on how to lead a healthy life by protecting your skin.
Cultural Proficiency
Delivering Health Care to Hispanics Manual and Workbook (4th Edition)
This manual and workbook are designed to help health care providers understand and more effectively respond to the needs of a multicultural society by being better prepared to provide health care services to the Hispanic population. Topics include an introduction to culture and language, the history of Hispanics in the United States, Hispanic health status, Hispanic folk approaches to medicine, and effective strategies and techniques for working across cultures and linguistic barriers. The manual features a quick-reference highlights area on each page, and a summary of points to remember for each chapter.
The accompanying workbook reinforces lessons from the manual, and helps providers and health care institutions take the next step in their journey toward cultural proficiency. Many of the tools and recommendations help facilitate self-assessment, motivate initiatives for change, and support continuing education efforts with respect to cultural proficiency among health care providers.
Diabetes
Bilingual Diabetes Curriculum: Living With Diabetes/Viviendo con la diabetes
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The Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of its new bilingual diabetes curriculum Living With Diabetes/Viviendo con la Diabetes.This curriculum was developed by staff of the Juntos Contra la Diabetes (JCD)/United Against Diabetes project, and is designed to assist health professionals, such as community health educators, to provide a comprehensive review of pre-diabetes, and the prevention, early detection, and control of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
The curriculum consists of four workshops. Workshop 1: About Diabetes, covers types of diabetes; risk factors; signs of diabetes; how diabetes is diagnosed; and how to delay or avoid onset of diabetes. Workshop 2: Healthy Body with Tasty Food, covers your body and diabetes; weight or BMI; sugar, carbohydrates, glycemic values; protein and fats; six principles for healthy eating; reading the food label; and tasty options. Workshop 3: Exercise as a Part of Life, covers how to manage a typical day; what is exercise; setting goals; and, encouragement for diabetes management. Workshop 4: When Someone You Know Has Diabetes, covers medication; monitoring; meals; movement and exercise; and how to avoid or minimize diabetes complications.
Materials for the trainer are user-friendly and include for each workshop an overview (goals, objectives, materials needed and tips for the trainer), a "Just the Facts" optional questions and answers sheet, a summary (name of each slide, time needed to cover and learning objective for each slide), an outline (slide names, time needed, learning objective, and all talking points to be covered when reviewing each slide), and slide and note pages (a guide or script for the trainer to follow while presenting each slide in the workshop). The curriculum also includes a "Diabetes Care Journal" (Diario para la atención de la diabetes) that can be used by consumers to track their various health care providers (primary care, nutritionist, eye doctor, podiatrist, etc.), necessary tests (name of each test, how often they should be performed, dates taken, results), and medications record.A BMI chart is included, as well as a list of reviewed and recommended diabetes materials for consumers and how to order them.The packet also includes a CD-ROM that contains all of the workshops in PowerPoint and PDF files.
In 2006, the Alliance is conducting a provider Training of Trainers on using the JCD Diabetes Curriculum in an effort to improve Hispanic consumer knowledge, attitude, skills and behaviors related to the prevention, early detection, and control of type 2 diabetes and its complications. This group of trainers will carry out subsequent trainings in their communities (Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; and, Phoenix, AZ).
The State of Diabetes Among Hispanics
The State of Diabetes Among Hispanics report provides insight on how Hispanics are disproportionately affected by diabetes compared to other racial and ethnic groups, and the risks they face as a result. Hispanics are nearly two times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites and the disease has consistently affected Hispanics and African Americans at higher levels than non-Hispanic whites over the last two and a half decades. As recently as 2006, diabetes remained the fifth major cause of death for Hispanics and African Americans, compared to being the seventh major cause of death for non-Hispanic whites. This report also offers recommendations in such areas as research and data collection, risk factors, health care barriers, and diabetes outreach and education to have a meaningful impact on the growing number of Hispanics at risk for, or living with, diabetes in the U.S.
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Diario para la atención de la diabetes/Diabetes Care Journal
This pamphlet, available in English or Spanish, helps consumers with diabetes track their various health care providers (primary care, nutritionist, eye doctor, podiatrist, etc.), necessary diabetes-related tests (name, frequency, dates, results), and diabetes medications.
La diabetes/Diabetes
Hispanics are nearly two times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. This bilingual consumer pamphlet summarizes the basics of diabetes including a description of pre-diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes; major Type 2 risk factors; how Type 2 diabetes can be prevented; and, Type 2 diabetes symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, and management. A list of additional diabetes resources is also included.
El ABC del control de la diabetes
This Spanish-language consumer publication provides a brief but comprehensive review of all the important elements of diabetes management: A for monitoring blood sugar through the A1C test; B for maintaining healthy blood pressure; and, C for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. In addition, important target numbers for the A1C test, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels (LDL, HDL, and triglycerides) are included. This publication also provides tips on maintaining a health diet, exercise and movement, and medications, including a form for consumers to keep track of medications.
Living with Diabetes/Viviendo con la diabetes Curriculum
This bilingual diabetes curriculum is designed to assist health professionals, such as community health educators, provide Hispanic consumers with a comprehensive review of diabetes, including the prevention, early detection, and control of Type 2 diabetes and its complications.
The curriculum consists of four workshops:
Workshop 1: About Diabetes. This workshop covers types of diabetes; risk factors; signs of diabetes; how diabetes is diagnosed; and, how to delay or avoid onset of diabetes.
Workshop 2: Healthy Body with Tasty Food. This workshop covers your body and diabetes; weight or BMI; sugar, carbohydrates, glycemic values; protein and fats; six principles for healthy eating; reading the food label; and, tasty options.
Workshop 3: Exercise as a Part of Life. This workshop covers how to manage a typical day; what is exercise; setting goals; and, encouragement for diabetes management.
Workshop 4: When Someone You Know Has Diabetes. This workshop covers medication; monitoring; meals; movement and exercise; and, how to avoid or minimize diabetes complications.
Each workshop includes an overview (goals, objectives, materials needed, and tips for the trainer); a “Just the Facts” pre/post questionnaire; a summary and outline of each workshop; and, slide and note pages for presenting each slide with a script for the trainer to follow.
This curriculum also includes a journal for consumers to track their health care providers, necessary tests, and medications; a BMI chart; and, a list of reviewed and recommended consumer diabetes materials. A CD-ROM containing all of the workshops in PowerPoint and PDF format is included.
The Buena Salud Guide to Living with Diabetes
Featuring the stories of people and families living with diabetes—a condition that has touched the lives of most His
panic families—this concise guide explains everything readers need to know, including the fact that diabetes is not inevitable.
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Family Health
Atención prenatal temprana y periódica: Guía para tener un bebe saludable
Prenatal Care: Helping You Have a Healthy Baby
This comprehensive guide to pregnancy includes bilingual information in English and Spanish about the importance of regular prenatal care. The 60-page booklet covers such topics as; what to expect during prenatal visits, prenatal tests and exams, tips to help prevent and relieve common pregnancy discomforts, factors that could complicate a pregnancy, and what to consider after birth. Information is presented in a culturally proficient manner that sends a clear message to the reader.
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A Theater Approach to Educating Hispanic Girls About Healthy Bones
(Un Enfoque Teatral para la Educación de las Jóvenes Hispanas Sobre la Salud de los Huesos)
Why are bone health and osteoporosis prevention important to Hispanic girls? Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become less dense and prone to fracture, has been called “a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences” because the bone mass attained in childhood and adolescence is a very important determinant of lifelong skeletal health. This bilingual guide was developed following the implementation of a unique, community-based health education program: Hispanic Girls: A Theater Approach to Healthy Bones. In May 2000, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases – National Resource Center formed a partnership to develop and test a model program in which theater was used to educate Hispanic girls and their families about the importance of bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
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Genes, Culture, and Medicines: Bridging Gaps in Treatment for Hispanic Americans
Hispanics are less likely to receive or use medications for asthma, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and pain, according to a new study. These disparities in pharmaceutical treatment are substantial and often persist even after adjustment for differences in income, age, insurance coverage, and coexisting medical conditions.
The study, Genes, Culture, and Medicines: Bridging Gaps in Treatment for Hispanic Americans, was co-authored by Dr. Carolina Reyes, Adolph P. Falcón, Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, and Dr. Richard A. Levy. This study brings together for the first time emerging research demonstrating that genetic and environmental factors have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medicines for Hispanic patients. It encourages physicians to tailor prescribing for Hispanics based on age, coexisting conditions, responsiveness to medications, and cultural perceptions of disease and treatment.
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Heart Health
Cuidando su corazón/Caring for Your Heart
Have you been told you have heart disease? If so, there are steps you can take to control your heart condition and the Cuidando su corazón/Caring for YourHeart booklet can help you get started. The first section of this booklet answers the top nine most common questions you may ask yourself if you were told you had heart disease. The second section of the booklet provides suggestions for how you can stay healthy by quitting smoking, eating Hispanic healthy, and becoming physically active. It also contains useful information about your medications. The third section of this booklet provides information about understanding the results of your cholesterol and blood pressure tests. By learning about your heart condition and making changes to your lifestyle, you will be on your way to a healthier heart.
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The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart
Opening with a personal story from Dr. Delgado about her mother’s experience with heart disease, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S.
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Helpline
Do your Children Have Health Insurance?/¿Sus hijos tienen seguro médico?
Do you want to know if your children qualify for Medicaid or CHIP? This bilingual booklet details information on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It describes the two programs and their services, who qualifies, how to apply, how to stay enrolled, what to do when you are pregnant, and how enrolling affects your citizenship application process. The booklet also describes the importance of health insurance for children, and provides resources and information on where to apply.
Prenatal Care - HelpingYou Have a Healthy Baby/Atención prenatal temprana y periódica – Guía para tener un bebé saludable
This comprehensive bilingual guide to pregnancy includes information about the importance of regular prenatal care. The 60-page booklet covers topics including what to expect during prenatal visits, prenatal tests and exams, tips to help prevent and relieve common pregnancy discomforts, factors that could complicate a pregnancy, and what to consider after a baby’s birth.
The National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline / La Línea Nacional Prenatal Hispana
This bilingual flyer provides the Prenatal Helpline toll-free telephone number and summarizes its services for pregnant women. The helpline offers free, reliable, and confidential information about pregnancy, local referrals for prenatal care services in English and Spanish, and free written information about pregnancy and prenatal care issues.
Hypertension
Hypertension…Control is in your hands: A Training Manual for Health Educators/ Presión alta…El control está en tus manos: Manual de entrenamiento para educadores de salud
This bilingual hypertension curriculum is designed to assist health professionals, such as community health educators, provide Hispanic consumers with a comprehensive review of hypertension, including the prevention, early detection, and management of the disease and its complications.
The curriculum consists of four workshops:
Workshop 1: Hypertension. This workshop introduces basic information about hypertension. It includes general definitions of blood pressure, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis complications, treatments and prevention. This workshop also discusses the importance of controlling high blood pressure.
Workshop 2: Hypertension and Healthy Eating. This workshop discusses how eating healthy can help prevent and control hypertension. It introduces the various food groups and the nutrients they provide, how to make healthy food choices, and other principles for healthy eating.
Workshop 3: Hypertension and Physical Activity. This workshop discusses how physical activity can help prevent and control hypertension. The workshop includes the benefits of physical activity, energy balance, and how much time and intensity to devote to physical activity.
Workshop 4: Living with Hypertension The last workshop discusses the importance of tracking one’s blood pressure and the complications that hypertension can lead to if left untreated. It also provides information treatments modalities including medications, and healthy lifestyle modification, like healthy eating and physical activity.
Each workshop includes: 1) an overview (goals, objectives, materials needed, and tips for the trainer); 2) a “Just the Facts” pre/post questionnaire; 3) a summary and outline of each workshop including an estimated time for each slide; 4) a condensed version of the workshop containing a listing of each slide heading, its objectives, estimated times, and the text covered in each slide; and, 5) the expanded version of the workshop that provides the slide and note pages for presenting each slide with a script for the trainer to follow. A CD-ROM containing all of the workshops in PowerPoint and PDF format is also included.
My Daily Record/Mi Diario
This portable trifold card, available in Spanish or English, is a handy tool to keep track of blood pressure medications and blood pressure readings. It also provides a set of related questions to ask your health care provider at your next visit.
What You Should Know about Hypertension/Lo que debes saber acerca del la presión alta
Did you know Hispanics have lower rates of hypertension but at the same time have more complications because they do not control the condition? This bilingual publication provides information on basic hypertension facts and frequently asked questions, as well as strategies to keep blood pressure under control. Tools include a sample menu, daily activity tracker, and related questions to ask your health care provider.
Women’s Health
The Latina Guide to Health
Consejos and Caring Answers
Until recently, little was known about Latina health. The U.S. government did not even collect statistics on causes of death among Hispanics before 1989. Since then, research has yielded a wealth of new information. The most surprising is that even though Latinas have high rates of diabetes and are more likely to be overweight than non-Hispanic white women, Latinas have lower rates of heart disease, lower rates of stroke, and live longer than non-Hispanic white women, rich or poor. Nevertheless, the health messages Latinas receive are still the same as those of the general population--or worse--focus only on the disparities. These messages do not match the experiences of Latinas nor do they not take into account Latinas' strengths and assets.
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