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Guide to Providing Effective Communication and Language Assistance Services

A free, online educational program designed for health care administrators and providers.

This Communication Guide will help you and your organization interact more effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals. The Guide covers strategies for communicating in a way that considers the cultural, health literacy, and language needs of your patients and their families.

Access the Guide to Providing Effective Communication and Language Assistance Services

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