NCIHC is a multidisciplinary organization whose mission is to promote and enhance #languageaccess in health care in the United States.
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"The Language Access Lab, which builds #languageaccess through advocacy, awareness and #interpreter trainings, received $10,000 for an opioid service language access pilot."
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In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Evans, Language Services Manager at BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, MO, to talk about her journey from compassionate community member, to #ASL interpreter, to language service coordinator.
Listen here: app.box.com/s/sw7x71tar09nzi…
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This study highlights gaps in the availability of hospital financial assistance documents in languages other than English, creating barriers for patients who need help understanding their options.
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“My healthcare journey—from disability services to dental assisting and EMS—showed me how language barriers can affect patient safety and care.”
#LanguageAccess #NCIHC
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June is National Portuguese Heritage Month on the National Day Calendar to celebrate the rich cultural history behind Portuguese-Americans and the vast contributions they have made to the country. #PORTUGUESEHERITAGEMONTH
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Tomorrow's the last day!
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
#NCIHC is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Language Access Champion Award.
! For more information visit: ncihc.org
#LanguageAccess
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"Without an #interpreter, they would not have understood what this medicine was for, (or) how much to take. Some people came in with really horrible misconceptions about what was wrong with them.” #languageaccess #healthcare
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Not a member of #NCIHC yet? Now’s the time! 🗣️✨ Join a nationwide network of professionals dedicated to advancing language access and equity in healthcare. Your voice matters—be part of shaping the future of our field.
👉 ncihc.org
#languageaccess #interpreters
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#NCIHC is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Language Access Champion Award.
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
For more information visit: ncihc.org
#LanguageAccess
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"A new legislative proposal, H.R. 8604, officially titled the Language Access Board Act of 2026, seeks to overhaul and modernize how federal agencies handle these linguistic challenges."
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"As healthcare systems increasingly consider AI-mediated language tools, patient-centered evidence will be essential to understand their impact on patient experience and clinical outcomes."
#PatientExperience #PatientCenteredCare #languageaccess
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National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the month of May. The Department of Defense's theme for this year's observance is, “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.” Want to learn more? Visit: fapac.org/AAPI-Resources
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Every year on May 21, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) leads the celebration for the annual World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Want to learn more? Visit: unesco.org/en/days/cultural-…
#DiversityDay
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#NCIHC is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Language Access Champion Award.
Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
For more information visit: ncihc.org
#LanguageAccess
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NCIHC members can now join discussions on Discourse, a modern platform for professional communities.
Get started:
💻 On the web: community.ncihc.org
— log in with your NCIHC credentials.
📱 On mobile: Download Discourse Hub (iOS/Android) and add community.ncihc.org.
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