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Examining Effectiveness of Medical Interpreters in Emergency Departments for Spanish-Speaking Patients With Limited English Proficiency

March 1, 2011 | Journal Article

The language barrier can prevent Spanish-speaking patients from adhering to treatments and follow-up plans after visiting the ED. During ED visits, this trial provided Spanish-speaking patients, with limited English proficiency, the services of professionally trained medical interpreters.

Immigrant and Citizenship Status Affect Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Health Care Services

December 1, 2006 | Program Results Report

A team of researchers at the UCLA School of Public Health conducted a series of studies on the effects of immigrant and citizenship status on health insurance coverage and access to health care services.

Consortium Training Program for Home Health and Nursing Assistants Scores High on Completion, Certification and Retention Rates

May 30, 2009 | Program Results Report

The Somerset County Training Consortium conducted a training course aimed at expanding the number of certified home-health aides and certified nurse assistants available to provide direct care in home, assisted living and nursing home settings.

Latina Health Project Offers Outreach, Educational, Clinical and Counseling Activities

December 1, 2006 | Program Results Report

Three grants from RWJF partially funded the health outreach, educational, clinical, and counseling activities of the Latina Health Project of the Planned Parenthood Association of Mercer Area, in Mercer County, N.J.

Training Hispanic Home Health Aides Provides Health Care - and Jobs

January 29, 2002 | Program Results Report

The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, located in Camden, N.J., developed the Community Health Group program.

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