Provides information in support of linguistic and cultural competence to improve the quality of life for minority, immigrant, and ethnically diverse communities. This website includes a database of cultural competence model programs that highlight the accomplishments of communities nationally and internationally, a medical interpretation resource guide that includes information on training, standards, and related research and policy, a multicultural health best practices report that includes recommendations for action, and other demographical and statistical information. In addition, the site provides news updates on topics in cross-cultural health care and related legal and legislative developments. Diversity Rx also links to its sponsors: (1) the National Conference of State Legislators, whose Immigration Policy Project is documenting immigration trends, innovative policies and programs, and priorities for state and local government; (2) Resources for Cross Cultural Health Care, a national network of individuals and organizations working to increase access to health care services for linguistically and culturally diverse populations; and (3) The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, an independent health care philanthropy.
