Educational Materials in Spanish

Tomando Control de su Salud: Una guía para el manejo de las infermedades del corazón, diabetes, asma, bronquitis, enfisema y otros problemas crónicos, 3rd Edition (Taking Control of Your Health: A guide for the self-management of heart disease, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other chronic problems. By Virginia González MPH, Maria Hernández-Marin, Kate Lorig RN DrPH, David Sobel MD, Diana Laurent MPH, and Marian Minor RPT PhD. Bull Publishing, 2007. $18.95 US

This Spanish-language book was originally written to serve as the companion book to the Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Management Course, "Tomando Control de su Salud"; consequently, much of the content, including the philosophy and recommendations, is similar to that found in Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. The content and concepts have been adapted both linguistically and culturally, and some new information has been added to meet the needs of this community. Available at bookstores and from the publisher (quantity discounts available).

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Cómo convivir con su artritis: Una guía para una vida activa y saludable (Segunda edición) (Living with Arthritis: A Guide for an Active and Healthy Life). by Virginia M González MPH, Virginia Nacif de Brey, Kate Lorig, RN DrPH and James F Fries MD. Bull Publishing Company, 2006. $16.95 US / $26.00 Canadian

This Spanish-language book was orginially written to serve as the companion book to the Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Course; consequently, much of the content, including the philosophy and recommendations, is similar to that found in The Arthritis Helpbook. The content and concepts have been adapted both linguistically and culturally, and some new information has been added to meet the needs of this community. Available at book stores and from the publisher (quantity discounts available):

Bull Publishing Company     order form (PDF)
PO Box 1377 • Boulder CO 80306 USA
Call toll free: 1-800-676-2855 • FAX: (303) 676-2855

Programas educativos para la salud: Relajación muscular progresiva y Un jardín de flores. Two 20-minute relaxation exercises with background music and the voice of Virginia Nacif de Brey. Stanford Patient Education Research Center, 1995. Cassette $10.00 US; CD $12.00 US

These two Spanish language recordings offer 20-minute programs guiding listeners through progressive muscle relaxation and a calming walk through a garden of flowers. This tape is used by participants in the Programa de Manejo Personal de la Artritis (Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program) and Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Management Program). Available from the publisher (quantity discounts available):

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PO Box 1377 • Boulder CO 80306 USA
Call toll free: 1-800-676-2855 • FAX: (303) 676-2855

¡Hagamos ejercicio! (Let's Exercise!) Exercise audio cassette tape with background music and the voice of Virginia Nacif de Brey. Stanford Patient Education Center, 1995. Cassette $10.00 US; CD $12.00 US

Three 30-minute exercise routines of low, moderate and more vigorous intensity, with background music and the voice of Virginia Nacif de Brey. Each routine consists of a warm-up, aerobic or endurance and cool down period. This audio tape/CD is used by participants and leaders in the Programa de Manejo Personal de la Artritis (Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program) and Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Management Program). Available from the publisher (quantity discounts available):

Bull Publishing Company     order form (PDF)
PO Box 1377 • Boulder CO 80306 USA
Call toll free: 1-800-676-2855 • FAX: (303) 676-2855