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Embase
Search for biomedical literature citations. Embase is a key resource for conducting systematic reviews and researching evidence-based medicine. [dates vary]
Indexes journals, including many not in Medline, from over 90 countries, and indexes conference abstracts from many conferences. Broad biomedical scope with strong coverage in drug, pharmaceutical, and toxicological research including economic evaluation.
PubMed
Citations and abstracts in the fields of biomedicine and health, as well as portions of the life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering.

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Scopus
Indexes journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, and book series in the sciences and more.
Contains over 50 million records with more than half the content originating from outside North America. Indexes over 21,000 journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, and book series in the sciences, technology, medicine, arts, and humanities.
Web of Science
Indexes leading journals in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Allows cited reference searching. (ISI Web of Knowledge) [1900 - present]
Includes the Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present), Science Citation Index Expanded (1900-present), Social Sciences Citation Index (1900-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index (1990-present), Book Citation Index (2005-present), and Emerging Sources Citation Index (2005-present).

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Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion by Raffy R. Luquis (Editor); Miguel A. Pérez (Editor)
Call Number: RA418.5 T73 C853 2021
ISBN: 9781119578475
Learn to manage cultural and ethnic diversity and deliver health education results with this leading resource Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 3rd Edition extensively covers a host of crucial topics on the subject of health education and promotion to various cultural and ethnic groups.
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness by Rachel E. Spector
Call Number: RA418.5.T73 S64 2013
ISBN: 9780132840064
The eighth edition of this well-respected book continues to promote an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Completely revised and updated, CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS examines the differences existing within North America by probing the health care system and consumers, and examples of traditional health/ HEALTH beliefs and practices among selected populations.
Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation by A. Christson Adedoyin (Editor); Ndidiamaka N. Amutah-Onukagha (Editor); Chandria D. Jones (Editor)
Call Number: HM1271 .C8526 2024
ISBN: 9781793558640
Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation: Visions and Voices of Emerging Scholars presents an innovative evaluation paradigm that integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all phases of evaluation. The book spotlights the scholarly, philosophical, and best practices of emerging Black, Latino/x, Indigenous, and other scholars and practitioners from historically marginalized populations in support of culturally responsive and equitable evaluation (CREE).
Diversifying Power by Jennie C. Stephens; Ted Landsmark (Foreword by)
Call Number: QC903.2.U6 S846 2020
ISBN: 9781642831313
Diversifying Power, energy expert Jennie Stephens argues that the key to effectively addressing the climate crisis is diversifying leadership so that antiracist, feminist priorities are central.
Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care by Janice L. Dreachslin; M. Jean Gilbert; Beverly Malone
Call Number: RA418.5.T73 D74 2013
ISBN: 9781118065600
Written by three nationally known scholars and experts, Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care: A Systems Approach is designed to provide health care students and professionals with a clear understanding of foundations, philosophies, and processes that strengthen diversity management, inclusion, and culturally competent care delivery.
Equity in Science by Julie R. Posselt
Call Number: Q183.3.A1 P67 2020
ISBN: 9781503608702
STEM disciplines are believed to be founded on the idea of meritocracy; recognition earned by the value of the data, which is objective. Such disciplinary cultures resist concerns about implicit or structural biases, and yet, year after year, scientists observe persistent gender and racial inequalities in their labs, departments, and programs. In Equity in Science, Julie Posselt makes the case that understanding how field-specific cultures develop is a crucial step for bringing about real change.
Health Disparities, Diversity, and Inclusion Context, Controversies, and Solutions by Patti R. Rose
Call Number: RA563.M56 R67 2018
ISBN: 9781284090161
Despite the many Public Health successes over the last century, health disparity continues to exist in in American society. This introductory text addresses this topic head on, exploring steps that must be taken to prepare for the rapidly changing demographics in American society, including immigration reform (emerging majorities), and evidenced based information substantiating the fact that diversity matters in terms of the provision of health care.
Health Promotion in Multicultural Populations by Robert M. Huff (Editor); Michael V. Kline (Editor); Darleen V. Peterson (Editor)
Call Number: RA427.8 .H433 2015
ISBN: 9781452276960
Edited by Robert M. Huff, Michael V. Kline, and Darleen V. Peterson, the Third Edition of Health Promotion in Multicultural Populations offers both students and practitioners an indispensable resource on assessment and implementation guidelines for promoting health and enhancing behaviors that optimize health in any cultural community.
Migrants and Health by Christiane Falge; Carlo Ruzza
Call Number: RA418.5.T73 F35 2012
ISBN: 9780754679158
Integrating newcomers and minorities into the social fabric of receiving countries has become one of the crucial challenges of contemporary Western societies. This volume seeks to understand patterns of changing institutional practices and public policies where the challenges of including cultural diversity into the social fabric are most pronounced: namely the health care system.
Migration, Ethnicity, Race, and Health in Multicultural Societies by Raj S. Bhopal
Call Number: RA563.M56 B56 2014
ISBN: 9780199667864
Migration, Ethnicity, Race, and Health in Multicultural Societies provides an accessible introduction to the complex issues of race, ethnicity and minority populations. The book explains the process of migration and the uses and misuses of the key concepts of race and ethnicity, illustrating their strengths and weaknesses in epidemiology, policy making, health service planning, research, health care and health promotion.
Tabula Raza by Duana Fullwiley
Call Number: QH447 .F84 2024
ISBN: 9780520401167
Duana Fullwiley has penned an intimate chronicle of laboratory life in the genomic age. She presents many of the influential scientists at the forefront of genetics who have redefined how we practice medicine and law and understand ancestry in an era of big data and waning privacy. Exceedingly relatable and human, the scientists in these pages often struggle for visibility, teeter on the tightrope of inclusion, and work tirelessly to imprint the future.

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