Nominations Deadline is June 3rd!

2026 NCIHC Call for Language Access Champion Award Nominations

This prestigious award honors an individual, program, or organization that has made a significant impact in advancing language access in health care.

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SAVE THE DATE!

NCIHC Annual Language Access Congress

The Congress will take place from September 24-26, 2026, in Providence, RI. Stay tuned for registration details, hotel reservations, and announcements. We look forward to seeing you in Providence.

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NCIHC Stands with Language Access Professionals in Minnesota and Beyond 

We want to acknowledge the healthcare interpreters, translators, managers, clinicians, and community members in Minnesota and other states who are carrying an extraordinary emotional and professional burden right now.

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New Episode #27

LLD Conversations with Brandi Evans

In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Evans, Language Services Manager at Washington University Medical Campus, to talk about her journey into interpreting, the impact of advocacy in language access, and the responsibility interpreters carry in creating equitable, patient-centered care. 

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Good News!

Our Community Discussion Space is Back Online

What happened: Over a year ago, changes by major email providers broke our listserv. Messages stopped being delivered reliably, and eventually most members lost the ability to post by email. We know many of you valued the listserv as a place to ask questions, share resources, and connect with peers across the country.

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

The 2025 Language Access Champion Award Winners!

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) is proud to honor two outstanding leaders whose work has transformed language access across healthcare, education, and the legal system.

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Professional Development

Why Invest in NCIHC Membership

As Language Access Managers, we all strive to provide meaningful professional development opportunities for our staff interpreters. However, as many of us know, budget constraints often limit access to ongoing education.

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