Cross Cultural Health Care: Caring in All Languages

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Cross Cultural Health Care: Caring in All Languages


Frank Puglisi Jr., Executive Director, Health Care Interpreter Network

Melinda Paras, President and CEO, Paras and Associates

Carolyn Wang Kong, MPH, MPP, Practice Leader, Language Access, Northern California Diversity, Kaiser Permanente

Sarah Varney, Health Reporter, "The California Report," KQED - Moderator


The increasingly critical role of interpreters in health care and the skill required to interpret in such delicate and emotional situations have spurred the creation of a revolutionary service. This sophisticated and integrated technological system aims to break down the language barriers between service providers and patients with limited English proficiency. Language technology is rapidly becoming an integral part of health care. By using interpretation services, doctors and patients can overcome the language barriers to enable and enhance access to health care. Come hear how technology is helping doctors and patients communicate through cyberspace.


This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on September 24, 2010