You’re navigating a difficult medical discussion with your doctor. Maybe you’re talking about end-of-life care or the next ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us take for granted the ability to talk with our health care provider but for many of our neighbors there is a language barrier to receiving adequate care. A program ...

A desire to bridge the language barrier gap is what L.Dinorah Roldan, Yolaine Batista and Eloisa Gonzalez have in common. All three women, eager to contribute and make a difference in their ...

As the U.S. healthcare system serves an increasingly diverse, multilingual population, the demand for qualified medical interpreters has never been higher. SHREWSBURY ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Imagine going to the doctor and not understanding what is being said at your appointment. That's the reality for some East Tennesseans in the Latino community. An East Tennessee ...

Debbie Lesser is a catalyst, facilitating crucial conversations taking place in often highly sensitive situations. As a certified medical interpreter for one of the largest health systems in the ...

Jenny Buechner sat on an examination table describing symptoms of dizziness, nausea and shoulder pain. Across from her was a student interpreter, wearing all black to make hand signs more visible and ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Friday, ten students walked across the stage after graduating from Centro Hispano's interpreter program, set on becoming professional interpreters and helping close the language ...