Griffin Gonzalez joined WRTV as a reporter in January of 2024. He is thrilled to be back in Indianapolis, telling impactful stories in the communities he grew up in.
INDIANAPOLIS — Many in Indianapolis find their healthcare needs are blocked by a language barrier. Healthcare providers like IU Health are looking to assist with that.“Not being able to understand what is happening just makes things ten times scarier, if not more,” explained IU Health social worker Carly Brandon.IU Health employs numerous interpreters to help patients navigate their health care.Interpreters like Liz Cortes Perez have a deep passion for their work.
“We really rely on our interpreters, not only to help us interpret what's going on but just to kind of be that extra calm because it's someone who speaks their language, that kind of extra reassurance that you can provide because you know this person understands what you're saying,” explained Brandon.Perez accepted that her job can have some challenges.“It's very hard to tell the patient's bad news because you don't want to see people emotional.
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