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Today I had the privilege of Interpreting for a Cancer survivor,... they got to ring the bell and everyone cheered her on to a better tomorrow. (not actual picture below) It was a blessing and a reminder of why we do what do. Being part of this team of providers that dedicate their lives to helping others and to be in even a glimpse of the whole picture is truly amazing and heart warming. We celebrate the survivors as well as those that left us too early, we celebrate their fight and their tenacity. May we never walk alone. - Psalms 23:4 🙏

Health care interpreters important for heart attack rehabilitation, says study.

Health care interpreters important for heart attack rehabilitation, says study After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients. But with access to a professional interpreter, participation increases. This was found in a study led by researchers at Linköping University, published in the journal IJC...

Understanding Patient Rights to Medical Interpreters, Language Access

Understanding Patient Rights to Medical Interpreters, Language Access | TechTarget Patient access to language service and medical interpreters, whether they be in-person or digital and remote, will be key to meeting regulatory and legal compliance plus health equity.

Centro Hispano's Medical Interpreter Program Is Changing Lives

Centro Hispano's Medical Interpreter Program Is Removing Barriers Within The Healthcare System | Detroit's BIN 1130 Medical Interpreters bridge the gap between language services and healthcare settings, and in East Tennessee, Centro Hispano is doing just that.

"The need is there: Local leaders push for more medical interpreters in Dubuque"

'The need is there:' Local leaders push for more medical interpreters in Dubuque When Rebeca Raymundo found out she was pregnant in the summer of 2022, her partner, Nehemias Lopez, knew whom to call.

“You can see the patient, once the interpreter comes in, their whole demeaner changes. They relax and they’re able to communicate. It really alters the dynamics of the meeting.”

The Language of Health: Translation services help offer medical information to all Translation services are essential at hospitals in the Intermountain West, including in Utah, helping to serve patients in different languages.

"The voice of a patient"

Medical interpretation services at Cooley Dickinson Hospital: The role of language access in advancing health equity and accessibility “I think sometimes people don’t realize how important language access is…And that’s something that needs to be really taken seriously.”

LAWS REQUIRING INTERPRETERS IN HEALTHCARE

Laws Requiring Interpreters in Healthcare - Certificate Interpreter Training Programs® - Official Site Laws Requiring Interpreters in Healthcare Medical interpreters are vital for doctors and patients who do not speak the same language. Not only do they allow the two parties to communicate, but they also ensure that the patient receives the quality care he or she is entitled to in the United States.....

Penn State Health in the Hightlight... “They have to be qualified medical interpreters,” she said. “We cannot guarantee what the doctor is saying will get back to the patient accurately ― or what the patient is saying to the doctor is well interpreted ― unless the interpreter has the right training and credentials.”

The Medical Minute: Need health care and don’t speak the language? | Penn State University Ayuda. Aide. Ajuda. Herupu. Maddata. Help. No matter how you ask for it, health care professionals want to make sure language doesn’t get in the way. A Penn State Health expert discusses how medical interpreters can help.

You've called an Interpreter and have complied by federal law... now time to "Document, document, document".

Opinion | Using an Interpreter Is Great, but It Also Needs to Be Documented Here's yet another example of how automation can help us

But is it Legally Required to call an Interpreter ????...

"Clinicians’ Obligations to Use Qualified Medical Interpreters When Caring for Patients with Limited English Proficiency"

Clinicians’ Obligations to Use Qualified Medical Interpreters When Caring for Patients with Limited English Proficiency Access to language services is required when caring for patients with limited English proficiency.

Making a difference in Oakland, CA.

How Interpreters at One Oakland Hospital Save Lives, Cross Cultural Divides UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is a national leader in providing around-the-clock interpreter services in more than 200 languages.