Every day at Akron Children’s, our medical interpreters ensure that families can understand their child’s diagnosis, ask questions and make informed decisions. In celebration of International Translation Day on Sept. 30, we asked a few of our language access professionals to share their personal stories and explain how they provide compassionate care through clarity, connection […]
More Than a Job: Lucy Miller helps translate patient care for Spanish speaking families
Lucy Miller personifies Akron Children’s philosophy of making care accessible for all. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Lucy works as a Spanish language interpreter helping to provide a clear and concise line of communication between providers and patients. “I was attracted to the job because of the opportunity to speak Spanish and to help […]
Akron Children’s research recognized at the National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference
During the recent National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference held in Philadelphia in August, Dr. Prabi Rajbhandari, a pediatric hospitalist, was recognized for her study titled Linguistic Services for Hospitalized Children with Non-English Language Preference: A PRIS Network Survey. The study was noted as a Top 10 Article, a prestigious accolade signifying its contribution to the […]
