American Diabetes Association Expo
April 14th
The 2012 American Diabetes Association Expo will be taking place on April 14th, from 10am to 4pm, at McCormick Place. "Learn how to live healthy, be active and change the future of diabetes" at this free admission event. Event highlights include free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, and more! For more information on the ADA expo, click here.
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Message from Elizabeth Colón
President of Metaphrasis Spring is here, flowers are blooming and in just three short months, Metaphrasis is blossoming like the season. We have secured our first video remote interpreting client, completed our first 2012 Medical Interpreter course, and released our first educational video ever. Our March newsletter brings you up-to-date information on upcoming conferences, news articles and a glance at our newest team member. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. |
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Metaphrasis Welcomes Sasha, F. Carrillo
Manager of Training Programs
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Metaphrasis is happy to announce the newest addition to our team, Sasha Federiuk Carrillo, Manager of Training Programs. Sasha has extensive experience as a bilingual and bi-cultural healthcare professional, having worked as a staff Spanish interpreter in both outpatient and hospital settings. She was among the first group of individuals to receive the national CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE INTERPRETER (CHI) certification through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) as well as Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI- Spanish) certification through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). Sasha is wholeheartedly dedicated to her profession and enjoys being active as a Board Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), presenting at conferences and events, participating in professional development activities and continually learning about other cultures.
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IHCC Awards Gala 2012
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The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (IHCC) annual Awards Gala was held on March 1st. This year, Elizabeth Colón presented one of the seven Distinction in Leadership awards. The award went to Ester Corpuz, the Regional Vice President of Vanguard Health Chicago. Vanguard provides quality clinical health care at neighborhood hospitals and school based clinics and provides funding to local charities and foundations.
The night included an awards program hosted by IHCC President and CEO, Omar Duque, as well as dinner and live entertainment. Thank you IHCC for hosting such an important event!
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Northern Indiana Medical Interpreter Association Conference: April 27th
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NIMIA will be holding a conference, titled "Strategies for Excellence in Health Care", on Friday, April 27th in South Bend, Indiana. The conference will provide information on the enhancement of professional standards and state policies, specific to medical interpretation. It will address the need for legislators, interpreters, educators, and health care professionals to focus on the difficulties faced by non-English and limited English proficient patients. This year, the conference will feature five speakers from NIMIA and partnering organizations, including Metaphrasis' Sasha Carrillo.
Established in 2000, NIMIA was formed to promote education and formal training of medical interpreters, develop standards of practice, and encourage recognition of competency through certification. For more information on NIMIA and this conference, please visit their website here!
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National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Annual Membership Meeting: May 31-June 1
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The NCIHC will be holding its Annual Membership Meeting on May 31st and June 1st in Madison, Wisconsin. This year's theme, "Interpreting for the Whole Person: Mental Health Across the Health Care Spectrum", will be incorporated throughout the two days of meetings. Events include a guided tour of the University of Wisconsin: Madison Hospital, an interpreter reception and awards ceremony, speed networking opportunities and an informative session on exciting organizational developments. Along with these events, a "Language Access Café" will be formed to allow members to partake in health care interpreting discussions and exchange opinions and ideas about the field.
"The NCIHC is a multidisciplinary organization whose mission is to promote and enhance language access in health care in the United States." For more information about the NCIHC Annual Membership Meeting, please click here!
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The Joint Commission Roadmap
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Please take a look at the Joint Commission Roadmap, as a means to assess your language needs. The document is designed to "Advance Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient and Family-Centered Care".
For more information about the Joint Commission history, standards of practice, news and more, please visit their website.
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Medical Interpreting Training in April and August
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Are YOU ready to sign up for our next Medical Interpreter Training course? This 48-hour training includes an introduction to healthcare interpreting, medical terminology, standards of practice for interpreters, the roles and modes of interpreting, OSHA, HIPAA, and more.
- April Dates: 11, 14, 15, 19, 21 & 22
- August Dates: 8, 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19
For more information or to apply,click here.
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Join the Metaphrasis Team
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Do you speak a second or third language? Put your skills to work for you by joining the Metaphrasis onsite interpreter team. Metaphrasis has immediate openings for trained interpreters!
Qualifying candidates must be 18 or older, have a certificate from a 40+ hour medical interpreting program, and are able to pass a proficiency exam. Ideal candidates must be available during normal business hours (8am - 5pm), willing to travel, and possess excellent communication and personal skills.
Metaphrasis offers competitive wages, flexible hours and locations, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to join a steadily growing company with a strong commitment to respect and diversity. Find out how to join our stellar team here.
Do you know of anyone else who may be interested? Spread the word and qualify for our referral program!
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Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see what we're up to this spring. If you have an idea for a workshop you'd like Metaphrasis to host, please send us an e-mail.
Best wishes!
Elizabeth Colón
President
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