AI and Social Determinants of Health: Addressing the Root Causes of Health Inequity

By: Chandler Lewis, Equity & Inclusion Program Director In recent years, the health care industry has increasingly recognized that an individual’s health is shaped not just by genetics and personal choices, but by a complex …

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Navigating the Tides of Change – Social Media and Medical Interpreters

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through the endless sea of content on social media? Do you feel like you are becoming lazy, uncultured, or just lost at sea? By navigating the web of online …

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Addressing Patient Bias in Health Care

The prevalence of implicit bias in Western Medicine has become normalized in the American health care system. Smith (2019) posits “that racism exists in health care settings should surprise no one—it exists in all domains …

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Your Cause is My Cause

During a recent Zoom call with folks who had just completed CCHCP’s Equity and Inclusion Training of Trainers (ToT) course, the conversation came around to maintaining alliances when there seems to be an unending number …

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Humor, Jokes, and Sarcasm: Who has the Last Laugh?

What happens when either the patient or the provider makes a joke during an interpreting assignment? Or maybe worse, what do you do if someone flirts with you during an assignment? These unpredictable situations may …

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Creating an Effective Learning Atmosphere in the Virtual Realm

As trainers we often spend so much time focusing on the content of a training that we forget about the importance of setting up a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Creating an atmosphere where participants feel …

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