Library Research Guides: Spanish Language and Health: Cultural Learning Resources

Spanish Language Resources

Canopy Learn video demo
For NYMC Students
We recognize that in order for health providers to deliver the best possible care they cannot let language barriers get in their way. That is why we now have this web based learning resource. It is specifically designed for busy medical professionals and contains a comprehensive course of study across key health topics and teaches specialized medical concepts and terminology that you will need to know in most doctor to patient situations. Each lesson is divided into manageable sections that learners can proceed through at their own pace. Great way to learn your way to communicating better health.

SOM students in their fourth year must register through their school program if they wish to receive course credit or a certificate. All others who wish to enhance their Spanish Language Skills can simply email: fshala@nymc.edu.

Fatbardha Shala, BA

Phase 1 Curriculum Administrator

New York Medical College

40 Sunshine Cottage Rd.

Valhalla, NY 10595

(914) 594-3957
International Medical Interpreters Association
The International Medical Interpreters Association is a US-based international organization committed to the advancement of professional medical interpreters as the best practice to equitable language access to health care for linguistically diverse patients.
MedicalSpanish.com (Dialogs)
Actual medical dialogs that you might have with your Spanish speaking patients. Includes audio! Organized by chief complaint.
MedicalSpanish.com (Dictionaries)
Click on one of the above medical Spanish dictionaries to look up Spanish medical terminology. Translations include coloquial usage, and all terms inlcude audio.

Cultural and Health Information

CDC
Health Data of Hispanic or Latino population
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Improving Hispanic/Latino Heart Health
Office of Minority Health (Division of HHS)
Everything from health care data, medical updates, insurance coverage, and understanding your patient rights.
Pew Research Center
Hispanic Trends in Health Care
Think Cultural Health
From HHS, this website features information, continuing education opportunities, resources, and more for health and health care professionals to learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, or CLAS. Launched in 2004, Think Cultural Health is sponsored by the Office of Minority Health.
US Department of Health & Human Services
Information on the importance of delivering Health Resources and services to a diverse community.