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Why Becoming a Medical Interpreter is a Great Career Choice
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, the demand for medical interpreters has never been higher. As healthcare facilities strive to provide equitable care to patients from all backgrounds, the need for skilled medical interpreters to [...]
How Medical Interpreters Assist in Healthcare Facilities: The Vital Role of Communication
In healthcare, clear and accurate communication is essential to ensuring patients receive the best possible care. For patients who speak limited English or have hearing impairments, the language barrier can become a significant obstacle. This [...]
Gulfcoast South AHEC: Bridging Healthcare and Language Through Medical Interpreting
Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) has long been dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities in Florida. One of the vital services provided by GSAHEC is Medical Interpreting Training. Medical Interpreting [...]
University of Florida Medical Students Spearhead Program for Medical Interpreter Authorization
June 9, 2023 — With about 15% of Alachua County households primarily speaking a language other than English at home, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s important for health care workers to be mindful [...]
The Importance of Professionally-Trained Medical Interpreters
With approximately 67.3 million people in the United States (equal to the entire population of France) speaking a language other than English at home, overcoming language barriers for LEP (limited English proficient) patients is becoming [...]
GSAHEC’s ACCESS Program Partner Highlight: Linda Carmona-Sanchez
In 2021, Linda Carmona-Sanchez quickly became one of GSAHEC’s ACCESS Program's most influential partners. For many years, Linda has been an advocate and supporter of qualified medical interpretation. Her own experience as a “child interpreter” [...]
