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This page contains links to health information specific to Latinos/Hispanics. Includes sites with health information,
articles on health issues, and organizations.
CancerNet National Cancer Institute provides bilingual prevention and treatment info regarding common cancers occurring in Hispanic communities. Diabetes in Hispanics National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse provides answers to common questions about diabetes in the Hispanic American community. Guide to Latino Health Issues Univ. of California student-based site provides links to articles about health concerns and projects specific to the Hispanic community. Hispanic Women and Cancer Discusses types of cancer found in women and treatment. In English and Spanish. LatinoHealth.com Internet-based network of health information provides news bulletins, nutrition guides, and a directory of Spanish-speaking physicians. Currently under construction. NOAH: New York Online Access to Health NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. In English and Spanish.
NLHO The National Latina Health Organization was formed to raise Latina counsciousness about health and health problems. The NLHO promotes self-help methods and self-empowerment processes as a vehicle for taking greater control of their health practices and lifestyles. |