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Cultural & Ethnic Groups
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health 
 Companion to an exhibit about communities that, "in collaboration with scientists, advocates, governments, and international organizations, are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life." Features an online exhibit, games, lesson plans and "Educator's Guide to Hosting a Global Health Conference," monthly guest column, ways to get involved in global health discussions, and details about the physical exhibit (2008-2010) in Washington, D.C. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine. http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/againsttheodds/ Topics: Health, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 26, 2008 American Indian Health
This Web site brings together "health and medical resources pertinent to the American Indian population including policies, consumer health information, and research. Links are provided to an assortment of documents, Web sites, databases and other resources." Searchable and browsable. From the National Library of Medicine. http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov/ Topics: Health, Native Americans Last updated Jul 20, 2004 Everyday Miracles: Medical Imagery in Ex-Votos
This online exhibit from the National Library of Medicine explores the relationship between faith and healing as expressed in personal devotional paintings from Italy and Mexico. Ex-votos are small paintings usually done on tin or canvas as an expression of gratitude to a saint who has interceded on behalf of a person who is ill. View many examples of ex-votos, as well as images of early medical guides. From the National Library of Medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/exvotos/ Topics: Health, Religion Last updated Jan 5, 2009 NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service: Resources by Language
The New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Department of Health offers information on common health topics in over 50 languages. Topics include birth control, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and infant development. Languages include Amharic, Dari, Tongan, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and Urdu. Not every publication is available in all languages. Click at the left for list of publications by topic, a FAQ, and related resources. http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/languages.html Topics: Health Last updated Jul 16, 2008 |
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