AHRQ Encourages Spanish Speakers to Become More Active Partners in Their Care

AHRQ has launched a new Spanish-language campaign “Toma las Riendas” (“Take the reins”), a nationwide effort to encourage Hispanics to take control of their health and explore treatment options. Ten organizations - including the National Hispanic Medical Association, Latino Student Medical Association, National Association of Hispanic Elderly, National Latina Health Network, Telemundo and the National Center for Farmworkers Health - are partnering with AHRQ to promote AHRQ's Spanish-language, evidence-based resources.
AHRQ's Effective Health Program now has more than 20 free, Spanish-language publications that provide information about common conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Patient guides are available online at http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/informacion-en-espanol/. To order print copies, email the AHRQ Publications Clearninghouse at ahrqpubs@ahrq.gov or call 1-800-358-9295.
For other AHRQ Spanish-language consumer tools, go to www.ahrq.gov/consumer/espanoix.htm. You can also follow AHRQ in Spanish on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AHRQehc.espanol