Tenants behind on their rent payments have been protected from eviction by state and federal law — for now. But the state rent moratorium ends on May 14, with the federal eviction ban continuing until June 30. (Read about the … Continue reading →
Some followers of Islam have a question related to sunrise-to-sunset fasting during Ramadan, which extends to May 12 this year, and COVID vaccination. Does getting the shot invalidate the fast? The answer from Muslim faith leaders, expressed in videos recorded … Continue reading →
Learn how to better deliver culturally appropriate maternal care in this free, online class offered by Think Cultural Health, a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The 2-hour e-learning program is for providers and students looking … Continue reading →
Looking to boost your ongoing COVID information campaigns? Take a look at this repository offered by the Minnesota Department of Health. In addition to Stay Safe Minnesota logos, social media content and newspaper ads, you’ll find health education materials translated … Continue reading →
Want to get your COVID-related messaging out as effectively as possible? Here’s a toolkit from the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative that features downloadable graphics, plus messaging recommendations, do’s and don’ts, and tips about language and tone. The non-profit Ad … Continue reading →
For Black patients who need convincing that it’s a good, safe move to get a COVID-19 vaccination, here’s a video from the Black Physicians Network of Columbus, Ohio that makes the case. Dozens of Ohio Black physicians in this short … Continue reading →
Here’s another source of resources and training for public health professionals working with refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants — housed at the University of Minnesota … Continue reading →
It’s not the easiest collection of COVID-19 education materials to navigate, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted a mini-library of useful, downloadable posters and flyers in multiple languages, all available here. You’ll have to do some … Continue reading →
Here’s a way to communicate with young people of color on why it’s important to wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. This short video, created by Briva Health with help from the Minnesota Department of Health, shows … Continue reading →
Here’s another effect of the COVID pandemic — a reluctance among the ailing to get checked out when experiencing symptoms of serious health problems such as stroke and heart attack. This series of translated videos by the Minnesota Department of … Continue reading →
Wondering how to get information about the COVID-19 vaccine to patients and clients? Check out this free webinar, COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: Supply and Logistics Messaging, on Tuesday, January 12, noon to 1 pm. Public health and media experts will answer your questions on most … Continue reading →
Looking for ways to improve communication with patients and clients? Take a look at the latest edition of In the Know, the online publication of the Minnesota Health Literacy Partnership. The newsletter is packed with information on: How to simplify … Continue reading →
Seemingly overnight, the COVID era also became the age of the Zoom meeting. But how does that work out for the deaf and hard of hearing? The answer has been, Not very well. For example, you might start out with … Continue reading →
Looking for simple, brief explanations of COVID-19 related concerns in multiple languages? Here are translations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that could be useful for both patients and interpreters alike. COVID-19 Everyday Prevention Actions English: Audio | Transcript Spanish: Audio … Continue reading →
Struggling to explain COVID contact tracing to patients and clients with limited English? Here’s are translated videos from the Minnesota Department of Health that explain in simple language what contact tracing is and why it’s important to cooperate with interviewers … Continue reading →
We’ve said it previously here, but it bears repeating. If you’re on the hunt for helpful, concise COVID-related videos in translation, a good first stop is this Minnesota Department of Health compilation. You’ll find numerous videos in these categories: … Continue reading →
Here’s a series of short videos from Twin Cities Public Television in which people of color explain their experiences with COVID-19 within their family. It’s a close, personal look at the effects of the disease. Find the videos here: Spanish … Continue reading →
COVID-19 got you down? Here’s a short video from #WeWeartheMask and the Minnesota Department of Health on accessorizing with a fashion-foward mask. … Continue reading →
Here’s the best first stop when you’re looking for translated COVID-19 health education materials in languages most commonly spoken in Minnesota. Check out this Minnesota Department of Health web page that features a wide range of relevant video and print … Continue reading →
Get a quick rundown on COVID-19 symptoms and advice on what to do next from the Minnesota Department of Health in the following languages here: What to do if you have COVID-19 in Amharic (PDF) What to do if you … Continue reading →
Here’s a step both you and your clients can take to prepare for coronavirus infection that leaves you unable to care for your children. Draw up a written plan now that identifies possible caregivers and gathers vital family and child … Continue reading →
Looking for an insider’s view on immigrant and refugee life in Minnesota? Check out Sahan Journal, an independent non-profit that aims to “chronicle the struggles, successes and transformations of Minnesota’s new Americans, whose stories are often overlooked by traditional news … Continue reading →
In case you needed one more COVID-19 related worry, here’s a consideration from Wired magazine. What about the information needs of the millions of people worldwide who speak languages such as Kodava, Marathi, Oshie, Aghem or thousands of others — … Continue reading →
Get the low down on best practices for mask use from this short video provided by the Minnesota Department of Health. It’s available in ASL, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Hmong, Karen, Lao, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese with YouTube links … Continue reading →
History doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, but it often rhymes, observes the crew at Open Culture in recounting Japanese efforts during the Spanish flu epidemic to quell the disease. The article on the Open Culture website — Japanese Health Manual Created During … Continue reading →
Find a variety of COVID-19 related posters appropriate for health care settings at this Minnesota Department of Health website. Available in English, Amharic, Hmong, Oromo, Russian, Somali and Spanish, these pieces describe the idea of flattening the curve of infection, … Continue reading →
Here’s an extensive directory of COVID-19 translated fact sheets, flyers, posters, audio recordings, videos and more, all available for download here. Compiled by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, these resources appear in 73 languages including English. The … Continue reading →
The Seattle-based nonprofit, Vital Talk, specializes in building communication skills for healthcare professionals. With the COVID outbreak, it recognized a vast new sector of work. “We’re facing conversations that we never expected — or wanted — to have,” the group … Continue reading →
Here’s another batch of translated COVID-19 material, this time with information vetted by Harvard Medical School faculty and physicians. Available in English and 39 additional languages, the pieces include: COVID-19 Prevention About COVID-19 Managing COVID-19 COVID-19 and Pregnancy COVID-19 for … Continue reading →
Get half-hour long interpreted descriptions of the coronavirus pandemic and its effect in Minnesota in these videos produced by ECHO/TPT (Twin Cities Public Television). Hmong: https://www.tpt.org/coronavirus-almanac-special-hmong/ Spanish: https://www.tpt.org/top-questions-spanish/ Somali: https://www.tpt.org/coronavirus-almanac-special-somali/ English: https://www.tpt.org/coronavirus-an-almanac-special/ In addition, check out these new print pieces from the Washington State … Continue reading →
Here’s another batch of coronavirus-related information that may help you communicate with patients with limited English. The Minnesota Department of Health just added new basic overviews of COVID19 in Amharic, Hmong and Karen to a list that already included translations … Continue reading →
Looking for ways to reinforce your message about Coronavirus to patients who don’t speak English? Get one-page information sheets from the Minnesota Department of Health in Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese at this MDH web page, and … Continue reading →
Looking for a way to communicate the importance of hepatitis B immunizations? Check out the Hepatitis B Foundation‘s collection of videos that tell the stories of people touched by the disease. Find the video gallery here. Among the collected pieces … Continue reading →