HealthTranslations.com

The face of Missouri's population is changing. According to the 2006 census estimates, Missouri's foreign-born population is nearly 194,000. Because many of these individuals do not speak English, language barriers can obstruct access to health care. Compounding the problem is the limited number of interpreters trained for medical situations. This challenges health care providers to communicate effectively to people with limited English proficiency.

Through HealthTranslations.com, health care professionals in both metropolitan and rural communities can respond to the growing cultural diversity of Missouri’s patient population.

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