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Improving Patient Provider Communication for Latinos at Temple University Hospital and Temple University School of Medicine

November 1, 2011 | Journal Article

The report profiles a program at Temple University that aimed to increase the availability of highly trained medical translators. Temple University was one of 10 sites across the country awarded grants under the RWJF initiative Hablamos Juntos.

Ruth Murphey Parker, MD

January 24, 2013 | Story

Ruth Murphey Parker's research has focused predominantly in two areas: medical education and health services for under-served populations.

Talking to Latinos About Diabetes, Using Words They Understand

February 2, 2009 | Story

The majority of health information provided to the Latino community often lacks language and cultural sensitivity, making it hard to understand.

Temple University Health System in Philadelphia Improves Language Services for Spanish-Speaking Patients Through RWJF's Hablamos Juntos Program

October 16, 2007 | Program Results Report

Temple University Health System in Philadelphia developed and promoted language services for Spanish-speaking patients in all of the system's hospitals and recruited, trained and credentialed six health care interpreters.

Outreach Program Adapted to Improve Health Care for Asian People in Philadelphia

December 1, 2006 | Program Results Report

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and New York University Downtown Hospital worked together to develop and implement the Chinese Community Partnership for Health, designed to improve the health of Asian populations in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Study: Language, Transportation Difficulties Get in Way of Health Care for Chinese and Vietnamese Immigrant Children and Families

December 1, 2006 | Program Results Report

From January to December 2004, Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth explored the barriers that Vietnamese and Chinese immigrant children face in obtaining health care.

Handbook and Multilingual Workshops Educate Medicaid Recipients About Managed Care Plans in New York City and Philadelphia

December 1, 2001 | Program Results Report

The Community Service Society of New York to expand an education program for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in managed care. Researchers from New York University evaluated the program.

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