LibGuides: Transcultural Patient Care: Web Sites

Web Sites

Transcultural Resources: Mayo Clinic's Transcultural Patient Care Subcommittee
Resources and information at this site allow culturally competent care to be provided to multicultural patients.
Cross Cultural Health Care Program
Addresses broad cultural issues that impact the health of individuals and families in ethnic minority communities.
EthnoMed
Integrating cultural information into clinical practice
HmongHealth.org
Information resources on Hmong health.
MedlinePlus: Population Health
Links to information on health for various population groups including African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans.
Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS)
Founded by nursing theorist, Madeleine Leininger, TCNS provides standards on culturally congruent health care research, education and practice.
HRSA - Culture, Language and Health Literacy
The Health Resources and Services Administration provides links for improving communication between healthcare providers and clients with diverse backgrounds.
Office of Minority Health
This site from the US Department of Health & Human Services provides resources on cultural competency.
National Center for Cultural Competence
Hosted by Georgetown Univeristy, this site offers an array of resources for devloping cultural competency.