Think Cultural Health (TCH) is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health’s (OMH) trusted learning platform dedicated to improving health care communication, patient engagement, and Americans’ health. TCH offers free continuing education opportunities, information, resources, and more to help public health, health care, and other health professionals provide services that are responsive to the cultural beliefs, values, backgrounds, and linguistic needs of the individuals and communities they serve.
Launched in 2004, TCH supports the HHS Office of Minority Health's statutory mandate to:
- Build the capacity of health professionals in addressing cultural and linguistic barriers to care.
- Improve access to health care for individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Advise in matters related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of health professionals' education in improving health care outcomes.
TCH is an important resource that supports the health priorities of the Administration by providing training materials focused on health promotion and disease prevention in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to ensure individuals, families, and communities are healthy and thriving.
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TCH offers free continuing education opportunities, information, and resources for public health, health care, and other health professionals.
Featured TCH Learning
Cultural Competency Program for Disaster and Emergency Management
This free, accredited e-learning program is designed for disaster and emergency personnel seeking knowledge and skills related to disaster or emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Cultural Competency Deployment Refresher
This free program serves as a refresher on cultural competency for Public Health Service officers in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS Commissioned Corps) preparing for deployment.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Maternal Health Care
This free program is designed for providers and students seeking knowledge and skills related to cultural competency and person-centered care across the continuum of maternal health care.
Date Last Reviewed: May 2026