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Overview of Health Care in Islamic History and Experience

WebThe word “Islam” means peace and submission to the will of Allah (translated literally as “the God”); those who follow Islam are called Muslims. Islam is one of the …

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Navigating Telehealth in Limited English Proficiency Populations

WebTelehealth is an important new tool in medicine that is quickly gaining traction. However, LEP populations face specific barriers to care. This article aims to accomplish …

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Ramadan: Information for Health Care Providers

WebIt is anticipated that Ramadan 2023 will start on Thursday, March 23 and last for 30 days until Saturday, April 22. (See our Ramadan calendar event for more reading …

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Cross-Cultural Medicine and Diverse Health Beliefs

WebAbstract. A large number of Ethiopians reside abroad as refugees, immigrants, or students. To provide adequate care, physicians must understand their beliefs about …

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Cross Cultural Medicine

WebCross-cultural medicine is simply recognizing that the history-taking and treatment plans of medical practice and the organizational structure in which it is …

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Resources for New Arrivals from Afghanistan

WebCommunity Resources Afghan Health Initiative. Located in King County, WA, the mission of Afghan Health Initiative is to serve the immigrant and refugee …

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Professional Medical Interpreters, Not Family Members

WebThe services of a professional medical interpreter are provided at no cost to the patients and their family members. Everything that transpires during the appointment …

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Toolkit for Primary Care Providers Treating Refugees

WebThe entire Toolkit is still available as an example of collaboration and best practice, with the caveat that it is no longer up-to-date. Health screening for refugees …

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Afghan Nutrition Guide

WebThe Afghan Nutrition Guide is a collaborative effort of UW nutritionists, graduate students, and Afghan community members in the Seattle area. The aim of the …

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Traditional Vietnamese Medicine: Historical Perspective and

WebIn the 17th century, traditional Vietnamese, Chinese and practitioners from other ethnic groups began identifying their medicine as Eastern medicine or Dong Y …

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Cultural Considerations for End-of-Life Discussions: A

WebThe Increasing Elder and Immigrant Population. According to Healthy People (2018), the U.S. population of people aged 65 or older was 46.3 million (14.5% of the …

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Nutrition and Fasting in Vietnamese Culture

WebThe traditional Vietnamese diet is healthy. Meals emphasize rice, vegetables and fish, and cooking methods often involve steaming or stir-frying. Rice is the staple of …

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