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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.

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 Result

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.

Creating More Patient Autonomy for Pain Management Through a "Pain Poster"

June 4, 2008 | Story

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center improved management of pain and more informed patients through a "pain poster"

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