Cross Cultural Health Care Program

01/12/2026

CCHCP has received funding from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to provide free 64-hour Medical Interpreter training to people who live in Oregon or provide full time services to Oregon residents.

To apply, submit an application via the link below for your preferred course. Eligible applicants will be contacted regarding the scholarship.

https://form.jotform.com/93285862914165

12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our community of partners, trainers, interpreters, and students who make our work possible. Thank you for your continued commitment to language access and culturally responsive care. We wish you a restful holiday season and look forward to working together in the year ahead!

12/09/2025

This past October, we welcomed a delegation of leaders in intercultural mediation from Belgium for a collaborative meeting on cultural navigation, language access, and health access. We’re grateful for the meaningful conversation and ongoing connection and look forward to future collaborations!

11/28/2025

Ways to acknowledge Indigenous people and communities on Native American Heritage Day 2025:

1. Acknowledge the land you’re on.
Learn which Tribal Nations have lived on and stewarded your area, and read their own histories and teachings.
Lookup tool: https://native-land.ca

2. Support Indigenous authors.
Read books by Indigenous writers whose work preserves culture, history, and lived experience.
Some suggestions:
Joy Harjo, Louise Erdrich, Tommy Orange, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Natalie Diaz.
Bookstore list: https://birchbarkbooks.com

3. Donate to Indigenous-led advocacy groups.
Support organizations advancing sovereignty, culture, and community health.
Trusted groups:
NARF (https://narf.org),
First Nations Development Institute (https://firstnations.org),
Urban Indian Health Institute (https://uihi.org),
Real Rent Duwamish (Seattle): https://realrentduwamish.org

4. Visit museums sharing Indigenous history.
Choose museums that collaborate with Tribal Nations and present community-authored history.
Some digital archives to explore:
The Smithsonian’s Native Knowledge 360°: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360
Library of Congress – Indigenous Digital Collections: https://guides.loc.gov/indigenous-peoples-resources/digital-collections
Museum of the Cherokee People's Online Catalog: https://cherokeemuseum.pastperfectonline.com/

10/23/2025

Hispanic Heritage Month has just come to a close, but the celebration of language and culture continues year-round.

CCHCP instructor Dulce Brousset highlights the rich diversity of the Spanish language, reminding us that even small differences in vocabulary can have a big impact in health care communication.

At CCHCP, our Bridging the Gap training equips interpreters and providers with the cultural and linguistic awareness needed to serve every patient with accuracy and respect.

Learn more about our training programs at xculture.org.

10/10/2025

Interpreters are not just a tool—they’re vital members of the care team.

In this podcast from the Mental Health Professionals Network, interpreters share their experiences supporting clients and providers in complex emotional and cultural conversations.

Listen to the full episode or read the transcript of the conversation using the link below.

Interpreters do so much more than translate words. In mental health, they offer support to help clients feel understood, and practitioners to deliver care across cultures and languages. Dr Radhika Santhanam-Martin speaks with Nellie Bi, Blossom Ah Ket and Susan Esmaili about the emotional aspects of...

09/30/2025

At CCHCP we know that medical interpretation is more than a service and profession--it’s a matter of health access. Professional medical interpreters reduce medical errors, improve patient safety, and strengthen trust between providers and patients.

On International Translation Day, we honor medical interpreters who ensure every patient can access care with dignity and understanding.

Read this article from Global Interpreting Network to learn more about the important role of medical interpreters in health care.

Explore the crucial role of interpretation services in healthcare, ensuring equitable access for Limited English Proficient patients.

09/18/2025

In 2024, CCHCP advanced language access and cultural competency with measurable results: 2,546 people trained, 85 organizations licensed to deliver our curriculum, 52 direct trainings, and 7 consulting projects. Thank you to our partners, instructors, and community. Check out our 2024 Impact Report to see the full breakdown.

Interested in partnering in 2025? Let’s connect.

09/10/2025

At CCHCP we know that language access can save lives. When someone is in emotional distress, being understood supports faster, safer care. This National Su***de Prevention Month and World Su***de Prevention Day, share these steps so your community knows how to reach for help in their language.

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09/01/2025

Labor Day was created to honor workers and make room for rest. For medical interpreters, clear, effective interpreting leans on good support and a body and mind that get chances to reset. Support for interpreters in the workplace can look like: transition times between assignments, accessible water and snacks, opportunities to debrief after difficult sessions, a quiet spot to regroup, and backing of clear role boundaries.

As an interpreter, what’s one small support that helps you through a busy day?

08/26/2025

National Women’s Equality Day is a time to recognize both progress made and the work still ahead in recognizing women who sustain industries like nonprofits, health care, social human services, and interpreting.

At CCHCP, we are proud that for more than 30 years our organization has been led by women in the Executive Director role- a reflection of our values and commitment to uplifting the women that work to build healthier, more connected communities.

Explore this article from the UN for resources on how to support women across all workplaces.

Gender equality is now a top global concern for Gen Z and Millennials, but most say they don’t know how to support it. Discover three ways to take action at home, at work, and online.

07/30/2025

When we build friendships across cultures, we widen our world.

We learn new ways of thinking, deepen our empathy, and discover what we share, despite our differences.

Check out these tools from the University of Kansas' Community Tool Box for building friendships across cultures.

Learn how to understand cultures and build relationships with people from other cultures.