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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.

Raising the Flag for Community Health Workers

January 26, 2010 | Program Result

From 2006 to 2009, staff members at the Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, worked to raise the profile and influence of community health workers in the health care system and among policy-makers.

Training Hispanic Home Health Aides Provides Health Care - and Jobs

January 29, 2002 | Program Result

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

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