September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a monthlong tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Here are some resources for learning more about health issues that affect Latinx and Hispanic Americans.
- Office of Minority Health Hispanic Heritage Month website
- CDC Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month website
- Office of Minority Health Hispanic/Latino American Health Profile
- MedlinePlus Latino and Hispanic American Health resources
Consumer health and patient information resources in Spanish and English:
Español:
MiBuscadorDeSalud - averigua qué pruebas de detección y vacunas necesitan tú o uno de tus seres queridos para mantenerse sanos.
MedlinePlus en español es un servicio informativo para pacientes, familiares y amigos.
English:
MyHealthFinder - see which screening tests and vaccines you or a loved one need to stay healthy.
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
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