As the U.S. healthcare system serves an increasingly diverse, multilingual population, the demand for qualified medical interpreters has never been higher. SHREWSBURY ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us take for granted the ability to talk with our health care provider but for many of our neighbors there is a language barrier to receiving adequate care. A program ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In a world where communication is key, language should never be a barrier to accessing quality healthcare. Unfortunately, for many non ...

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Recognizing the increased demand for professional medical interpreters, Rhode Island College has created a new Portuguese medical interpreting program in the state with the densest concentration of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Imagine going to the doctor and not understanding what is being said at your appointment. That's the reality for some East Tennesseans in the Latino community. An East Tennessee ...

Becoming a certified healthcare interpreter takes more than language skills—it requires targeted training, exams, and ongoing education. From choosing the right credential to meeting continuing ...

Imagine you're playing a high-stakes game of Telephone, where the message you convey could mean the difference between life and death. Scary, right? Now, welcome to the world of undertrained ...

Jenny Buechner sat on an examination table describing symptoms of dizziness, nausea and shoulder pain. Across from her was a student interpreter, wearing all black to make hand signs more visible and ...

A report from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf states that of the more than 10,000 sign-language interpreters that are registered nationally, a mere 13 percent identify as persons of color.