Bridging the language barrier - the Family Health Center of Battle Creek, Michigan

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Posted on: March 31st, 2008
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“When Sara Sanchez had thoughts of hurting herself and her children, she knew her options were limited when trying to find a place she trusted to understand her language and her desperation.

She called the Family Health Center of Battle Creek’s translator line and simply said, “Please help me.”

A Family Health Center Spanish-English translator and patient advocate, Lynne Olmstead arranged for a taxi to take Sanchez to Summit Pointe where a Spanish-speaking therapist diagnosed the mother of three with postpartum depression.“*

*From: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com
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