The Chicago Tribune reports that the Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL has a staff of 11 professional interpreters to help the large Hispanic patient population communicate vital health information to doctors and hospital staff. The article also says, “under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, medical institutions that receive federal funding must ensure […]
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Hospital Language Barriers, Tennessee Courts Hispanic Tourists, and Spanish-Speaking Employees
October 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
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Reporter Travels Across U.S.A. Speaking Nothing But Spanish
October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments
BBC reporter José Baig, who is traveling across the United States while speaking only Spanish. Baig asks everyone he meets, “Hablas Español?” So far, he’s doing just fine. Check out the blog of his trip.
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