New Podcast Episode!

Interpreting in Healthcare Podcast with Dr. Oyewimina Nosamiefan

With 15+ years in healthcare interpreting, translation, and program development, Dr. Nosamiefan brings a rare cross-sector view that spans language access, emerging technologies, policy, and on-the-ground interpreter operations.

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Home for Trainers Webinar #73

Promoting Gestural Awareness Among Interpreters: Research-based Evidence and a Training Toolkit

This webinar starts with an overview of research insights from the field of gesture studies and how they apply to the context of healthcare interpreting.

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Elections start January 16, 2026!

NCIHC 2026-2028 Board Elections

Help choose the NCIHC Board of Directors! The 2026 Elections start soon. Voting runs January 16 through February 1. Discover the stars of our candidate pool. Get ready to make your vote count! 

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Special Announcement!

LLD Conversations Podcast with Jace Norton

In this episode, David Brackett welcomed Jace Norton, the new chair of the LLD (Languages of Limited Diffusion) Work Group from Maya Bridge, who shared the LLD Work Group's history and vision to be a thought leader representing LLD languages. 

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Opposing Executive Order 14224

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) stands with six leading professional associations in opposing Executive Order 14224, which threatens civil rights and limits language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). 

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We Need YOU!

The National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care Has Been Updated

The revised draft is now available for review, and it's time for the next step: your feedback. Healthcare interpreting professionals are invited to share insights through the online survey today. Don't wait! Your voice is critical to shaping this foundational document.

Click here to review the draft and share your feedback by February 16th.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

The 2025 Language Access Champion Award Winners!

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) is proud to honor two outstanding leaders whose work has transformed language access across healthcare, education, and the legal system.

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Professional Development

Why Invest in NCIHC Membership

As Language Access Managers, we all strive to provide meaningful professional development opportunities for our staff interpreters. However, as many of us know, budget constraints often limit access to ongoing education.

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New Executive Order Designates English as the Official Language of the US

In our commitment to monitor, provide guidance, and disseminate relevant policy developments, the NCIHC is conducting a thorough review of this executive order and its potential implications for healthcare language access.

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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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