Language Services Associates

HHS Releases Blueprint to Advance Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Healthcare

Keri — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:52:22 +0000

On April 24th, 2013, Health and Human Services (HHS) released enhanced National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in healthcare, a blueprint to help organizations improve healthcare quality in serving our nation’s diverse communities. The enhanced CLAS Standards have been designed to ensure that effective and equitable care … Read more...

The Oxford City Council Partners With Language Services Associates to Make Local Government Services More Culturally and Linguistically Accessible

Keri — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:32:44 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Media Contact:
Keri Robinson
PR & Marketing Communication Manager
Language Services Associates
krobinson@lsaweb.com

The Oxford City Council Partners With Language Services Associates to Make Local Government Services More Culturally and Linguistically Accessible
New Partnership Includes Telephonic Interpretation Support for all Enquiries Related to Council Services

Redditch, England … Read more...

LSA’s Chairman and CEO, Laura K.T. Schriver, Is Featured in Hispanic Business Magazine As a 2013 “Woman of the Year” Award Finalist

Keri — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:01:16 +0000

LSA’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Laura K.T. Schriver, has been featured in Hispanic Business magazine online as a “Woman of the Year” award finalist. Ms. Schriver has been recognized alongside eight other high-ranking female executives who have been successfully leading their companies and generating millions in revenue.

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Translation Errors From Airports Across the Globe

Keri — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:34:57 +0000

From poorly translated signs to bizarrely worded adverts to some of the most painfully obvious spelling and grammatical errors, the mis-use of English can be found in airports across the globe, including Beijing International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport. A recent article in the UK Daily Mail published photos of … Read more...

Language Services Associates Announces New Leadership Appointments

Keri — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:52:41 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Media Contact:
Keri Robinson
PR & Marketing Communication Manager
Language Services Associates
krobinson@lsaweb.com

Language Services Associates Announces New Leadership Appointments
Frank Johnson to Serve As President and Dennis Angeline to Serve As Managing Director of Administrative Services and Corporate Development

Horsham, PA (March 7, 2013) – Language … Read more...

New Report by HealthEd Academy – Speaking Multiculturally in Health Care

Keri — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:21:53 +0000

In an effort to find out how healthcare professionals are interacting with their patients from multicultural backgrounds, HealthEd Academy recently conducted a detailed survey of almost 200 non-MD healthcare extenders, including nurses, social workers, dieticians and pharmacists. Here are some highlights from the national report:

Language barriers and patient comprehension

A Whistling Language Revived

Keri — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:31:09 +0000

On the Spanish island of La Gomera, an ancient whistling language that seemed to be dying out is undergoing a revival. The name of the language is silbo gomero (or Gomeran whistle) and it’s a method of communication in which the Spanish language is replaced by two whistled vowels and … Read more...

9 Little Translation Mistakes That Caused Big Problems

Keri — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:43:18 +0000

In their new book Found in Translation, professional Translators Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche give readers a tour of the exciting and high-stakes world of translation and interpretation. Through real-life examples and a series of fascinating stories, they demonstrate how translation and interpretation is a special skill that professionals … Read more...

January / February Translation of the Month – Reliv Distributor Guidebook

Keri — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:42:40 +0000

Reliv International, Inc. (or Reliv) is a global multilevel marketing company that manufactures and distributes dietary supplements through a network of international independent contractor Distributors. When Reliv wanted to branch out into the French market, and start a new network of Distributors there, the company recognized the need for accurate, … Read more...

MLB Considers Using Interpreters for Latino, Asian Players

Keri — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:47:51 +0000

According to a new article in Fox News Latino, Major League Baseball is pushing a new rule that would allow foreign-born baseball players to bring Interpreters with them on the mound. While the the proposal has been approved by managers, the player’s and umpire’s unions still need to give … Read more...