Ohio Commission on Minority Health Brochure
This brochure gives a general overview of what the Commission is and what it does and lists other state offices of minority health.
HUE (Health, Understanding and Education) Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter contains information on minority health concerns, upcoming events and feature stories.
SEARCH -- Southeast Asian Regional Community Health: Community Health Advocates Training Guidebook
This booklet describes ways to improve the utilization of maternal and child health services for Asian families.
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The Ohio Commission on Minority Health
77 S. High St., 7th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215
[614] 466-4000
Training African-American Parents for Success: An Afrocentric Parenting Guide
This manual provides culturally specific approaches for African-American parents to use when raising their children.
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The East End Neighborhood House
2749 Woodhill Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44104
[216] 791-9378
Health Fairs: How to Organize for the Asian Community
This how-to manual provides creative ways to implement health fairs for Southeast Asian populations.
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Columbus Chinese Christian Church
827 Maynard Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211
[614] 261-0467
Hospital Stay & Medical Examination Manual (in English, Chinese, Laos and Vietnamese)
Pictures with captions (translated into four languages) help health care providers and Asian patients overcome language barriers in medical settings.
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Asian Resource Center
3707 Rye Lane, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
[419] 841-7542
Cookbooks
Cooking Our Way Through The Health Maize
Traditional Native American recipes.
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North American Indian Cultural Center, Inc./ Celina Indian Center
1062 Triplett Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44306
[216] 451-8172
Black Kids Can Eat Right Too
A cookbook/activity book developed by children for children.
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Outreach Ministry
First Church of God
115 Wilson Ave., Columbus, Ohio
[614] 258-5295
Eating for Your Health
Recipes for People with Diabetes, Their Families and Everyone Else! Mexican recipe items (English/Spanish)
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Toledo Family Health Center
117 Main St., Toledo, Ohio 43605
[419] 697-2704
Getting Fit Healthy Cookbook and Fitness Guide
A collection of favorite recipes from program participants. Also includes dieting tips, a listing of fitness facts & a glossary of health terms.
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Community Resource Center
940 Pennsylvania Ave., E. Liverpool, Ohio 43920
[330] 385-3580
Opening the Door to Good Health
Multi-cultural dishes.
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Youngstown Area Community Action
934 Oak St., Youngstown, Ohio 44506
[216] 747-7921
Asian Health Hearty Cookbook
Traditional recipes from Laos, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodian, China & India.
Asian American Community Services Council
700 Bryden Road, Ste. 128, Columbus, Ohio 43215
[614] 292-0613
Substance Abuse Prevention
Who Am I? A Drug Prevention And Cultural Awareness Activity Workbook For Children Ages 5-12. African American youth.
East Cleveland Neighborhood Center, Inc.
15840 Euclid Ave., E. Cleveland, Ohio 44112
[216] 451-8172
Who Am I? Book II: Challenges
Photographs, reading assignments, quizzes and puzzles are included in this workbook that addresses many challenges faced by African American males living and surviving in East Cleveland.
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East Cleveland Neighborhood Center, Inc.
15840 Euclid Ave., E. Cleveland, Ohio 44112
[216] 451-8172
New Kids- New Start
Created for children of pre-kindergarten age, this activity book describes safe behaviors pertaining to guns, drugs, food and interpersonal relationships. (English/Spanish)
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Lorain UMADAOP
2314 Kelly Place, Lorain, Ohio 44052-4616
[216] 246-4616
Violence Prevention
Surviving Rape for Female Rape Survivors
The purpose of this book is to educate people about the rape.
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The Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203
[614] 257-6300
Surviving Rape: How Sexual Assault Service Providers Can Better Understand and Serve Culturally Diverse Populations
This manual is intended to stimulate discussion within agencies to facilitate more effective services to women who have been raped.
The Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203
[614] 257-6300
Self Defense Booklet
This handbook contains various physical and psychological self-defense techniques that can be used if attacked.
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The Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203
[614] 257-6300
Dealing With Anger
A violence prevention program for African-American youth in a video tape format.
Available on loan from the Commission or can be purchased from the agency.
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Wright State University-Ellis Institute
9 Edwin Moses Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45407
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Contact Research Press at 1-217-352-3273
Prenatal Care
So You’re Having a Baby
A booklet about prenatal care for African-American teens.
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Human Involvement Project
2181 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
[513] 751-5540
There is no charge for single copies. If you would like to obtain additional copies, please contact the agencies listed.
The educational materials listed above were developed by community-based organizations and funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health.
