The need for qualified medical interpreters in healthcare settings to reduce language barriers and health disparities became more urgent and apparent during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say. The ...

WASHINGTON — Integrating medical interpreters as part of the HF team and designing practical discharge plans could reduce disparities for patients with HF and limited English proficiency. Patients ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Language barriers in health care settings can decrease access to quality care and diminish comprehension for limited English proficient patients (LEP). These barriers compromise ...

For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to ...

When a doctor can't find an interpreter, many now reach for Google Translate. It seems like a practical fix to a pressing ...

Debbie Lesser is a catalyst, facilitating crucial conversations taking place in often highly sensitive situations. As a certified medical interpreter for one of the largest health systems in the ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local health providers are working to bridge the gap between doctors and non-English speakers, offering services to create more efficient and comfortable experiences for patients.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- May 5 is National Interpreter Appreciation Day. UofL Health is celebrating the valuable connections that American Sign Language interpreters provide in a healthcare setting.

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Providing comfort and clarity for Navajo people in New Mexico. The New Mexico Cancer Center in Gallup serves a larger population from the Navajo Nation. However, there are some challenges they face ...