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Language Access Congress 2025!

Mark your calendars for the next Language Access Congress being held next September.

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Final Section 1557 rule is out!

Many thanks to Mara Youdelman from NHeLP, who just informed us that the final Section 1557 rule is out! It will come out in an easier-to-read format in the Federal Register on May 6.

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How to best communicate with D/deaf and HoH patients

Would you like to learn more about how best to communicate with D/deaf and hard of hearing patients?

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Ludmila Golovine, Language Access Champion 2024

Our new Language Access Champion!

Congratulations to Ludmila Golovine, our 2024 Language Access Champion!

Mila was chosen from over a dozen highly qualified nominees to receive this year’s Language Access Champion Award, in recognition of her major contributions over the past 30 years to the field of language...

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LLD Conversations with Hoy Neng Wong Soon

New Episode Available!

LLD Conversations with Hoy Neng Wong Soon

What is the value of cultural nuances in a mental health interpretation? Join us for another episode where LLD Workgroup Chair David Brackett sits down with PhD Candidate and Samoan experienced linguist Hoy Neng Wong Soon to unpack this topic and more. Be sure to check it out!

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Join us for Podcast #30

Featuring Jinny Bromberg

Tune in to the latest episode of the NCIHC's podcast "Interpreting in Healthcare" with your host, NCIHC President Eliana Lobo, and special guest Jinny Bromberg!

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Companies are now selling AI-generated interpreting services as a substitute for human interpreters

Concerned about this trend, NCIHC has just published guidance for healthcare administrators considering these services.

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The ongoing war in Ukraine - The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) strongly condemns the unprovoked invasion of and aggression on Ukraine. Our hearts go out to members, colleagues, and everyone whose loved ones are directly impacted by the ongoing invasion and war. We keep them in our prayers of peace and hope that they stay safe and out of harm’s way.

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