Was Live Friday, July 21, 2023 | 11 am PT
Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Latha Palaniappan, Co-Founder of Stanford CARE
- Dr. Ingrid J. Hall, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Dr. Elena V. Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
Event Overview
More than 14 million people in the US lack basic English skills. Language barriers have been associated with limited access to healthcare and poorer health outcomes. Non-English-speaking patients often receive less preventive care compared to their English-speaking counterparts and face greater challenges in accessing healthcare.
As the number of non-English-speaking patients is projected to increase in the United States, it becomes crucial to develop innovative methods to facilitate communication between clinicians and patients.
This week, Ethnic Media Services collaborates with Stanford CARE to present the latest data on the healthcare of non-English-speaking patients, identify underlying obstacles that hinder their access to care, and explore potential solutions to remove barriers and improve their health outcomes.
