American Latino Living Beta 1.0
Health & Fitness
Health
Advocates for Youth promotes the health of adolescents worldwide and focuses on the prevention of unintended pregnancy and STDs. The site provides fact sheets that cover "essential statistics, emerging trends and resources."
Celebra La Vida con Salud NEW!
Celebra La Vida Con Salud is a Hispanic health education campaign committed to eliminating health disparities in the Hispanic community. The campaign tour is coming to a city near you offering health information and free health screenings including cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, HIV/AIDS and other important tests to check up on your health.
Estarbien Coming soon, a site that offers health and beauty services, information and sales throughout Latin America , as well as chat rooms and instant messaging.
Familymeds A Spanish-language pharmacy for U.S. Hispanics.
Find a Doctor Who Speaks Spanish
Highly useful article about seeking out a Spanish-speaking doctor. The articles lists resources to help you find that doctor, including resources through Hispanichealth.org. You may also want to read about creating culturally sensitive care for your loved one.
Medline Plus An information website about health in spanish.
Hispanic Health The Web site for the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Hispanic Physician Practice Websites
American Medical Association (AMA) offers an article featuring information on the importance of increasing the number of minority physicians in practice. Use the doctor finder to locate a Hispanic physician. You can also sort by type of practice.
Institutos Nacionales de la Salud National Institutes of Health
Latinos & Diabetes A section from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) website which focuses on diabetes in the Latino community. ADA is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Latino Orginization for Liver Awareness NEW!
LOLA is the first national bilingual bicultural organization dedicated to raising awareness on liver disease through informational materials, prevention and education community outreach programs, treatment and referral services, support groups, quarterly newsletters, HCV Prison Educational Presentations and HCV Public Education Campaigns to the Latino and American communities and other underserved populations who suffer from liver disease in the United States. LOLA also provides bilingual information on liver transplantation and encourages organ and tissue donation.
Latin Cardio Fitness Let the rhythm of Latin music shake your hips and burn unwanted calories with the newest, most fun and innovating workout dance program anywhere!
Latino Health Institute This Web site, in English and Spanish, provides findings to various research topics, information on health educational and training programs, community awareness programs and other related social services.
Lhi This Web site, in English and Spanish, provides findings to various research topics, information on health educational and training programs, community awareness programs and other related social services.
Mi Pediatra Pediatric Health Information in Spanish
National Alliance for Hispanic Health To improve the health and well being of Hispanics. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier organization focusing on Hispanic Health
National Hispanic Medical Association
National Eye Institute Vision eye care resources. Eye diseases and disorders
Información de salud en español. Ojo Con Su Visión: Programa Hispano Educativo Nacional Sobre Salud Del Ojo (Watch Out for Your Vision)
Salud.com Información de salud en español
Salud Latina A health Web site in Spanish that includes separate sections for men, women, children and elders. The site also includes a directory of illnesses, a first-aid guide, online forums, free e-mail, and even medical jokes.
Sobresalud A health and wellness membership site in Spanish that covers culturally relevant health topics including general health queries, disease related issues, preventive care, stress reduction, weight management, family matters, and even financial wellness.
Saludlatina A health Web site in Spanish that includes separate sections for men, women, children and elders. The site also includes a directory of illnesses, a first-aid guide, online forums, free e-mail, and even medical jokes.
Salud Spanish-language site that includes a search engine, medical dictionary, health-related news, and a variety of sections for people of all ages. Guidance on exercise and nutrition, sections on alternative health and sexuality, parenting advice on medical issues and a place for health professionals to share their research findings and consult with one another.
Sobresalud
A health and wellness membership site in Spanish that covers culturally relevant health topics including general health queries, disease related issues, preventive care, stress reduction, weight management, family matters, and even financial wellness.
TriMedX.com A major souce for researching and finding the best health care program.
Fitness
Latin Dancing For Weight Loss Latin dancing is a fun way to work out which gives the benefit of burning hundreds of calories and giving you a full-body workout, even though it doesn’t feel like any workout you’ve ever done before
Zumba Fitness Is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system ... Zumba, which combines Latin dance and fitness.
La Samba Fitness est une association de. la Samba et de l'aérobic. Cliquez sur le logo pour voir une démonstration de Samba Fitness
Nutrition
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Camino Magico The Path to a healthier Life
Latino Diet Pyramid The new Latino food pyramid
Simple Sports Nutrition Tips for the Recreational Athletes Simple Sports Nutrition tips written by Registered Dietitians. ... Here are some useful simple sports nutrition tips to help you gain that competitive edge
Seniors Citizens/Personas Mayores
Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores(ANPPM)
National Hispanic Council on Aging
Chairities
PADRES Contra el Cancer NEW!
PADRES Contra el Cáncer brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as, effective methods for their treatment. Site offers health resources like cancer centers and government agencies. Information on their programs, event photos and ways to volunteer your time and donate money. Actress Eva Longoria is their official spokeswoman.
