Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Patient Education in Hmong



Patient Education materials in Hmong are more readily available than just a year ago. Below are some collections you may find helpful in caring for Hmong patients and their families.


MEDLINEPlus : Health Information in Hmong - from The National Library of Medicine. Provides handouts in both English and Hmong, so you know what you are giving our Hmong patients. BEST BET!


From The American Cancer Society and The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training (AANCART)Provides links for education materials that have been screened for medical accuracy and cultural relevance.


Provides videos (viewable online) on emergency and community health topics.


Hmong Health Website Provides access to health information for Hmong people and those who provide health, education and social services to the Hmong community. Categories of topics include family health, healthy living, traditional healing, talking with health providers, and more. Based in Wausau, WI.


Pediatric Health Information : Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Links to bilingual articles in Hmong and other languages.