Voyce

This Medical Term Monday, we're highlighting 'bradycardia.' Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults. 🫀 Understanding bradycardia is essential for heart health. While it might not always cause symptoms, it can lead to dizziness, fatigue, or even fainting if the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body's needs. Got questions about other medical terms? We're here to make healthcare terminology easy to understand, one term at a time.

We’re excited to announce that Voyce has merged with Martti, and we’re now operating under a new parent company, Equiti! This brings together two of healthcare’s largest and most innovative language access companies. It's expanding our capabilities and resources, allowing us to offer interpretation to more patients in need and better help the communities we serve. Voyce and Martti will continue to operate as separate brands, and with our combined resources, you’ll see some great benefits coming soon. Our combined strengths will allow us to: → Cover even more languages → Offer faster connection times → Provide tailored solutions to meet community needs Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare! Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eBqV7jm4

We are proud to announce the VoyceCares winners for July, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Voyce interpreter community! Please join us in congratulating Geosfrey Roberto Galan Solorzano, My Anh Truong, Paul Vang and Lola Guzmán for their exceptional work and dedication. VoyceCares is all about recognizing excellence, building connections, and promoting cultural understanding within our interpreter community. Thank you to July’s winners and participants! Want to be featured next month? Email us at [email protected] to learn how you can participate in our upcoming VoyceCares session.

Let's talk about an essential term in healthcare: 'screening.' Screening involves tests and exams that detect diseases or conditions early, even before symptoms arise, allowing for timely and effective intervention. From routine blood tests to advanced cancer screenings, these procedures are vital in catching health issues early. We are dedicated to helping patients from all linguistic backgrounds comprehend their screening procedures and results. Clear communication ensures that everyone can make informed decisions about their health.

Did you know you can customize how Voyce finds an interpreter to maximize patient comfort during interpretation sessions? You can change routing to accommodate patient cultural, religious, and personal preferences to ensure they feel comfortable during the interpretation session. To set your preferences, select a language, then click "additional options" to enter your specific choices for gender and communication method.

Voyce interpreters are trained in cognitive strategies. It's about enhancing memory and recall of complex medical terms. Here are 6 ways mnemonics improve communication in healthcare: **Acronyms for Quick Recall** Interpreters use acronyms to remember long medical terms.  For example, COPD = Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease **Visualization Techniques** Creating mental images helps interpreters recall terms. Visualizing the items a patient is being asked to bring on the day of surgery. For example, please bring your insurance card, photo ID, medication list, and wear comfortable clothing. **Association Methods** Linking new information to something familiar aids memory. Associating a term with a known concept ensures accurate recall. **Chunking Information** Breaking down complex terms into smaller chunks makes them easier to remember. This technique is especially useful for long medical procedures. **Repetition and Practice** Regular practice reinforces memory. Interpreters repeatedly go over terms until they become second nature. **Mind Mapping** Drawing connections between terms through diagrams aids in visual learning. Mind maps create a visual structure that makes recall easier. At Voyce, we are always finding new ways to improve communication in healthcare. Our incredible interpreters ensure every patient-provider interaction is seamless, accurate, and culturally sensitive.

Genes are the blueprints of life, responsible for everything from our physical traits to our susceptibility to certain illnesses. 🧬🌟 Each gene is a segment of DNA that carries specific instructions for our body’s functions and characteristics. Understanding genes can lead to breakthroughs in personalized medicine, helping tailor treatments to an individual’s genetic profile. Need clarification on medical terminology? Feel free to ask us below! ⬇️

Thanks for the shoutout, Ryan Jelinek, DO! We are proud to be a part of Hennepin Healthcare’s continuous journey, striving for equitable care for everyone. Embedding the Voyce interpreter platform into your EHR for video visits will continue to ensure all speaking patients receive the best care possible. Together, we're making strides in digital equity and building a brighter future for all. Kudos to your incredible team for making this happen!

💡 Did you know that the first languages of North America trace back to two distinct Siberian language groups from 24,000 years ago? A new study by UC Berkeley linguist Johanna Nichols, published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, used linguistic typology and statistical analysis to trace the evolution of these languages. By comparing and organizing languages based on shared criteria, they uncovered patterns that link early North American languages to their Siberian origins. The findings show how these ancient languages shaped the linguistic landscape of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽 This research highlights the deep roots and interconnectedness of human language—a mission we live by every day. Read the study: https://lnkd.in/ewK9Pws2

Today at Voyce, we are celebrating International Self-Care Day. Self-care is essential for everyone, especially our dedicated interpreters and healthcare providers who work tirelessly to bridge language gaps and deliver quality care. Our interpreters and healthcare professionals play critical roles in ensuring effective communication and exceptional patient care. By taking care of their mental, emotional, and physical health, they can continue to perform their roles with excellence and compassion. Prioritizing self-care ensures we can all continue to be our best selves and provide the highest quality service to those who depend on us. 💙