Welcome to EthnoMed
We provide information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other topics related to the health care of immigrants to the US, many of whom are refugees.
Featured Resources
Patient and provider resources including newly updated 2024 TB cultural profiles created in partnership with King County Public Health.
A resource explaining the Marshallese community's understanding of TB and LTBI based on transcripts from interviews with seven Marshallese community members and literature review.
NEW! 2024 Calendars with photos and information about healthy eating and diabetes. In Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Khmer, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya & Vietnamese.
This guide is intended to be used by clinicians when discussing food behavior and nutrition with patients. It is culturally tailored to reflect foods commonly consumed by people of Afghan- descent
This article provides insight into mental health needs and barriers to care of Ukrainian refugees in the greater Seattle area. It also serves as a resource for providers to deliver culturally relevant and respectful care to Ukrainian immigrants, primarily refugees.
A collection of health and behavioral health resources specific to Ukrainian refugee arrivals.
Webinars, Community Events & Celebrations
YouTube Videos
Who is EthnoMed for?
EthnoMed was developed for clinicians and health care providers working with immigrant and refugee populations in the greater Seattle area. Our website provides information about immigration, cultural norms and values, experience with Western medicine, culture specific information and tools pertinent to the clinical encounter, and translated/culturally tailored information for patients.
Why EthnoMed?
EthnoMed aims to be a convenient source for social and cultural details relevant to clinical care. EthnoMed was developed through relationships between programs at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and several of the larger ethnic communities we serve. The website intends to provide cultural context when working with immigrants and refugees in our area. It is also an entree to “cross-cultural” practice.
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