Consumer Health Information
This page provides a list of reliable sources for consumer health information.
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EthnoMed EthnoMed is Harborview Medical Center’s ethnic medicine website containing medical and cultural information about immigrant and refugee groups. Information is specific to groups in the Seattle area, but much of the cultural and health information is of interest and applicable in other geographic areas.
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Health Information Translations Plain language health education resources for health care professionals and others working in communities with limited English proficient populations.
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What did my doctor say? This page was created by the Medical Library Association to help you understand medical terminology that a doctor or nurse might use, common "medspeak" terms.
More guides to refer to for reliable consumer health resources:
- Georgetown University - Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: Consumer Health Resources
- Oral Roberts University Library: Consumer Health Resources
- Brown University Library: Consumer Health Resources