Communication is a vital component of healthcare which can present a barrier between healthcare personnel and their patients. At Thundermist Health Center this is a …
Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar due to inability to produce or utilize insulin. Unfortunately, minorities have a greater prevalence of diabetes-related health complications. …
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center serves a predominantly Hispanic and Black patient population. These populations have increased risk for hypertension, yet providers face difficulties identifying …
Within our country, 21.6% of people speak a language other than English at home. This contributes to language barriers in healthcare which can result to …
Language barriers in healthcare lead to significant detriment to patients. Limited English proficient (LEP) patients have less access to care, receive less primary and preventative …