New Evidence-based Spanish-language Resources from AHRQ

New Evidence-based Spanish-language Resources from AHRQ

New Evidence-based Spanish-language Resources from AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 08/26/2013 09:13 AM EDT Campaign Helps Spanish Speakers Compare Treatment Options
Take advantage of Toma las riendas: (Take the reins), AHRQ’s campaign to encourage Hispanics to take control of their health and explore treatment options. Free Spanish-language resources can help Hispanics compare the benefits and risks of treatment option and prepare to discuss these options with their health care providers.

Get connected to Toma las riendas:

• Sign up for the text messaging program that delivers short health messages and tips directly to patients and caregivers via their mobile phones. Text COMPARE to 22764 for messages in English or text MISALUD to 22764 for messages in Spanish.
• Visit our Spanish-language Facebook page that encourages Hispanics to learn more about their health condition and participate in conversations with their health care professional at: www.facebook.com/AHRQehc.espanol.
• Call 1-800-358-9295 and use reference code C-01 to get free print copies of clinician and consumer research summaries from AHRQ’s Effective Health Care program.