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As the daughter of two Mexican immigrants, I know what it feels like to grow up surrounded by barriers. Some of those ...

When clinicians and patients experience a language barrier, errors in care and medication prescription can ensue, as demonstrated by a recent case published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The journal ...

This article originally appeared in the Month Year issue of Vital Signs Over 22 percent of US households speak a language other than English. Because of this, the healthcare industry faces significant ...

(This story is made possible with the support of AARP) At her mother’s doctor’s appointment, Tracey Nguyen sits beside her, listening closely as the physician speaks, translating questions and answers ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new state law aims to make hospital care more accessible for millions of New Yorkers who don't speak English as their first language. Local supporters say language access can mean ...

The world is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected. Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe. However, with more people ...

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Representing 21% of the state's population and growing shares of the electorate in Newark, Paterson and Perth Amboy, Latino ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - For many in the Hispanic community, there is a language barrier which prevents some from receiving the proper resources or information from local organizations. According to the ...