This resource listing was compiled by the OCSHCN Cultural Competency
Committee. It is intended to assist visitors in locating multicultural and
healthcare materials. This is a limited guide and by no means all inclusive.
We will review and update it annually.
Focus on Cultural Competence Skills for
Professional Staff
www.socialworkers.org/sections/credentials/cultural_comp.asp
National Association of Social Workers. Provides the NASW Standards for
Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice.
erc.msh.org/mainpage.cfm?file=1.0.htm&module=provider&language=English
Provider’s Guide to Quality and Culture. Includes information sheets and
individual and organizational assessment tools. In Spanish also.
www.culturediversity.org
Focuses upon differences and similarities among cultures with respect to
human care, health, and illness based upon the people's cultural values,
beliefs, and practices, and to use this knowledge to provide cultural
specific or culturally congruent nursing care to people.
www.professionalchaplains.org
The Association of Professional Chaplains website. The Learning Module,
Cultural and Spiritual Sensitivity by Sue Wintz, BCC and Earl P. Cooper,
BCC. can be viewed on this site. Sue Wintz is a chaplain at St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Phoenix. To view the module, go to Professional Resources, then
Reading Room, then Learning Module, Cultural and Spiritual Sensitivity. The
materials include cultural awareness assessment tools and information on
various cultures and their traditions.
www.ethnomed.org
Ethnic medicine information from Harborview Medical Center. Website contains
information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues
pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to the US, many of whom
are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world. Includes materials written
in Spanish.
Focus on Tools and Resource Guides
http://ctb.ku.edu
Community Tool Box supports work in promoting community health and
development. Information on over 250 topics. Toolkits are available. Go to
Tools, Table of Contents-Part H, Cultural Competency, Spirituality and the
Arts and Community Building (Chapters 27-29). In Spanish too.
www.plainlanguage.gov
The goal of Plain Language.gov is to promote the use of plain language for
all government communications. Using plain language can save agencies time
and money and provide better service to the American public. You can find
how to tools and guidelines to improve written material production.
Cross Cultural Information
http://blackhealthcare.com
Addresses the special health problems of African-Americans.
www.hispanichealth.org
Their mission is to improve the health and well being of Hispanics. The
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) is the Nation’s oldest
and largest network of Hispanic health and human services providers. This
site offers resources such as health fact sheets, health news and web links.
http://www.ihs.gov
On the main page go to the Area Offices and Facilities section and from here
you can go to the various offices around the state. You can obtain cultural
information on the 19 Arizona tribes. Each tribe is unique, with its own
language and culture.
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffices/Navajo/
For information on providing culturally sensitive services to the Navajo
population go to Cross Cultural Medicine.
www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov
To learn more about the Pascua Yaqui tribe’s history, culture and language
go to the ‘Language Development Department’ drop down.
Medical Dictionaries/Brochures
http://library.med.utah.edu/24languages
Provides electronic access to over 200 health education brochures in 24
different languages.
www.healthyroadsmedia.org
Provides video, audio, web-page video and written formats. Provided in
English, Spanish and several other languages.
http://www.ucop.edu/cmhi/documents/dictionary3rd.pdf
English-Spanish dictionary of 14,000 health related terms. There is a
comprehensive list of terms related to anatomy (including pictures), signs
and symptoms, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child
health, nutrition, oral health, mental health, traditional medicine and many
more. Also includes many popular terms used in Mexico and Central America to
describe signs and symptoms of illness included in the dictionary.
Focus on information for Parents, Children and
Youth
www.askme3.org
This website offers Ask Me 3 questions to better understand your health
important information for every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist. There are printable brochures for physicians and patients to
use. Provided in English and Spanish.
http://www.4woman.gov/
A National Women’s Health Information Center which is U. S.
Government-approved women’s health information site. Supports culturally
sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal
responsibility for their own health and wellness. This section focuses on
minority women’s health. In Spanish also.
www.beachcenter.org
Has research materials, stories and tips on cultural diversity. Some
materials in Spanish.
www.clas.uiuc.edu
The Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Early Childhood
Research Institute identifies, evaluates, and promotes effective and
appropriate early intervention practices and preschool practices that are
sensitive and respectful to children and families from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds. In Spanish also.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org
Information for parents, teens and children on multicultural topics. Several
languages are available including Spanish.
http://nnlm.gov/outreach/consumer/multi.html
The Other Language Resources page lists numerous sites for consumer health
information materials in multiple languages, and several language-specific
sites are listed as well. Additionally, one of the best features of the page
is the Google Custom Search, which allows searches within the linked pages
only. For example, a search for Korean diabetes will bring up all of the
pages within the specific sites containing those words.
For additional websites containing cultural competency materials, click on
the following
Arizona Department of Health Services office links:
Center for Minority Health at
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/minorityhealth/index.htm
and the Division of Behavioral Health Services at
http://www.azdhs.gov/bhs/cc.htm
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Questions or comments can be
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