Language Access Advocates Gather in D.C. for the 4th Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting
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Washington, DC, February 28, 2010 --( Their special guests this year include Amy Wilson-Stronks, who is a Project Director in the Division of Standards and Survey Methods, and the Principal Investigator of the Hospitals, Language, and Culture study for The Joint Commission.A unique component to this year’s meeting will be the “Advocacy Café” This session, moderated by Ignatius Bau, former Program Director of The California Endowment, will give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts in different fields about their experiences advocating for the needs of their constituents.“Since 1994, NCIHC has grown from a small informal working group to an established national organization that provides multidisciplinary leadership to an emerging field and a united voice on behalf of language access in health care,” added Enrica Ardemagni, Co-Chair of the Board.“Since 1994, NCIHC has grown from a small informal working group to an established national organization that provides multidisciplinary leadership to an emerging field and a united voice on behalf of language access in health care,” added Enrica Ardemagni, Co-Chair of the Board.The NCIHC leadership consists of a 14-member volunteer Board made up of two Co-chairs, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and two Co-chairs for each of the six committees that support the organizational goals and mission, along with an Advisory Group of individuals who provide expert insight and support.This year, the NCIHC Board of Directors chose the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC for the site of this engaging event.For more information about NCIHC or to become a member and register for this event, visit http://www.ncihc.org.### Contact Information National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Gem Daus 202-596-2436 www.ncihc.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend