Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
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The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters offers NCCA-accredited performance-based certification for interpreters of all languages.
US immigration policies are driving away the doctors the country depends on. Physicians like Michael Liu, who came for the "American Dream," now question staying after massive H1B visa fee hikes and research cuts signal that their contribution is "less valued." https://ecs.page.link/ETJ1U
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
US immigration policies are driving away the doctors the country depends on. Physicians like Michael Liu, who came for the "American Dream," now question staying after massive H1B visa fee hikes and research cuts signal that their contribution is "less valued." https://ecs.page.link/ETJ1U
Bodhi Day (also known as Rohatsu in Japan) commemorates the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. During Bodhi Day, may we reflect on the teachings of Buddha and the awakening of wisdom and spiritual insight.
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Bodhi Day (also known as Rohatsu in Japan) commemorates the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. During Bodhi Day, may we reflect on the teachings of Buddha and the awakening of wisdom and spiritual insight.
Would you like to test your skills before taking the healthcare interpreter certification exam? Try out our CHI™ Practice Exams for Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin. The examination will be scored and feedback is provided! Please visit CCHI's Online Training Portal: https://cchiinterpreters.org/
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Would you like to test your skills before taking the healthcare interpreter certification exam? Try out our CHI™ Practice Exams for Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin. The examination will be scored and feedback is provided! Please visit CCHI's Online Training Portal: https://cchiinterpreters.org/
DeKalb Public Health reports a drastic drop in refugee health screenings: only 2 in two months, down from 544 last year. Officials cite the federal halt on refugee admissions and community fear as key factors. https://ecs.page.link/Hc6PP
DeKalb sees decline in refugee health screenings, avoids shutdown disruptions
DeKalb Public Health officials reported this week that the number of refugees turning up for health screenings has dramatically declined, and that the agency saw minimal impact from the federal shutdown.
www.decaturish.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
DeKalb Public Health reports a drastic drop in refugee health screenings: only 2 in two months, down from 544 last year. Officials cite the federal halt on refugee admissions and community fear as key factors. https://ecs.page.link/Hc6PP
Francisco Lozano first got involved with his school to keep his son safe from gangs, but his advocacy transformed language access for Santa Maria’s Indigenous Mixtec community. Now, more Mixtec students are pursuing college! 🎓 https://ecs.page.link/1P7Xr
How a Mixtec father paved the way to language access, academic success for his community
It was around 2010 that Francisco Lozano first noticed the gangs proliferating in Santa Maria, a largely immigrant enclave along California’s Central Coast. Worried for his son, Lozano decided the
www.calonews.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Francisco Lozano first got involved with his school to keep his son safe from gangs, but his advocacy transformed language access for Santa Maria’s Indigenous Mixtec community. Now, more Mixtec students are pursuing college! 🎓 https://ecs.page.link/1P7Xr
💛 Our profession, captured in detail.
The new Global Workforce Survey report reflects the voices and realities of healthcare interpreters across the U.S. and worldwide.
See how your experience compares with colleagues everywhere.
📖 Read now: https://monkeylink.co/019751
The new Global Workforce Survey report reflects the voices and realities of healthcare interpreters across the U.S. and worldwide.
See how your experience compares with colleagues everywhere.
📖 Read now: https://monkeylink.co/019751
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💛 Our profession, captured in detail.
The new Global Workforce Survey report reflects the voices and realities of healthcare interpreters across the U.S. and worldwide.
See how your experience compares with colleagues everywhere.
📖 Read now: https://monkeylink.co/019751
The new Global Workforce Survey report reflects the voices and realities of healthcare interpreters across the U.S. and worldwide.
See how your experience compares with colleagues everywhere.
📖 Read now: https://monkeylink.co/019751
Your future awaits! CCHI's Candidate's Examination Handbook has been updated to include the new CoreCHI-P™ credential! Please visit https://ecs.page.link/gMVgv to download the handbook.
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Your future awaits! CCHI's Candidate's Examination Handbook has been updated to include the new CoreCHI-P™ credential! Please visit https://ecs.page.link/gMVgv to download the handbook.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Our next Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff is Dec 12 at 12:30pm ET! Is something holding you back from taking the first step towards certification? Come chat with our staff and learn how to overcome those barriers! To join, click on this link: https://monkeylink.co/543a66
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Our next Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff is Dec 12 at 12:30pm ET! Is something holding you back from taking the first step towards certification? Come chat with our staff and learn how to overcome those barriers! To join, click on this link: https://monkeylink.co/543a66
News story after news story have confirmed what we knew all along... Healthcare Interpreters are ESSENTIAL! Share this image if you agree!
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
News story after news story have confirmed what we knew all along... Healthcare Interpreters are ESSENTIAL! Share this image if you agree!
It's Handwashing Awareness Week, December 1 -7, 2025! Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. #KeepHandsClean
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It's Handwashing Awareness Week, December 1 -7, 2025! Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. #KeepHandsClean
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Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
“Two Bay Area men are tackling what some say is a silent but growing crisis: mental health connected to Asian American men.” https://ecs.page.link/MV6a1
Mental health crisis among Asian American men
Two Bay Area men are tackling what some say is a silent but growing crisis: mental health connected to Asian American men.
www.nbcbayarea.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“Two Bay Area men are tackling what some say is a silent but growing crisis: mental health connected to Asian American men.” https://ecs.page.link/MV6a1
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
“As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans… research indicates increasing the immigration of foreign-born health care workers could allow Americans to live longer, healthier lives.” https://ecs.page.link/9xdnn
Immigrant Health Care Workers Vital Despite U.S. Immigration Policies
As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans, according to new research.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans… research indicates increasing the immigration of foreign-born health care workers could allow Americans to live longer, healthier lives.” https://ecs.page.link/9xdnn
Although the Affordable Care Act and Civil Rights Act protections remain, new federal guidance signals less support for patients with limited English proficiency, putting access to care and health equity at risk. https://ecs.page.link/bWahT
An Emerging Threat To Health Equity: Diminished Patient Access To Language Services | Health Affairs Forefront
Language services are essential for health equity and good patient health outcomes, but recent executive actions threaten to undermine this vital resource.
www.healthaffairs.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Although the Affordable Care Act and Civil Rights Act protections remain, new federal guidance signals less support for patients with limited English proficiency, putting access to care and health equity at risk. https://ecs.page.link/bWahT
Do you have questions about the certification process? Check out CCHI's Certification Process Overview at https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI-Certification-Process.pdf #GetCertified
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Do you have questions about the certification process? Check out CCHI's Certification Process Overview at https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI-Certification-Process.pdf #GetCertified
📢 Data = Advocacy.
The Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters report is here!
Use fresh insights on pay, working conditions, certification, and more to push for positive change.
https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf
The Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters report is here!
Use fresh insights on pay, working conditions, certification, and more to push for positive change.
https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📢 Data = Advocacy.
The Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters report is here!
Use fresh insights on pay, working conditions, certification, and more to push for positive change.
https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf
The Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters report is here!
Use fresh insights on pay, working conditions, certification, and more to push for positive change.
https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf
⚡ Save the Date! ⚡
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
⚡ Save the Date! ⚡
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
Check out highlights from our Monthly Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff on our YouTube channel!
Our Renewals Playlist features responses to questions about continuing education and the renewal process.
Visit: https://ecs.page.link/gquHv
Our Renewals Playlist features responses to questions about continuing education and the renewal process.
Visit: https://ecs.page.link/gquHv
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Check out highlights from our Monthly Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff on our YouTube channel!
Our Renewals Playlist features responses to questions about continuing education and the renewal process.
Visit: https://ecs.page.link/gquHv
Our Renewals Playlist features responses to questions about continuing education and the renewal process.
Visit: https://ecs.page.link/gquHv
Are you ready to give your career a stellar boost? Watch the recording of SHOOT FOR THE STARS to learn all about the CoreCHI-Performance™ credential and the ETOE™ exam! https://youtu.be/5H2BRFc63lM
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Are you ready to give your career a stellar boost? Watch the recording of SHOOT FOR THE STARS to learn all about the CoreCHI-Performance™ credential and the ETOE™ exam! https://youtu.be/5H2BRFc63lM
Are you prepared for learning, networking and fun with your colleagues at the next conference? Check out our conference checklist! Did we miss anything?
Upcoming interpreter industry conferences: https://cchicertification.org/interpreting-conferences/
Upcoming interpreter industry conferences: https://cchicertification.org/interpreting-conferences/
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Are you prepared for learning, networking and fun with your colleagues at the next conference? Check out our conference checklist! Did we miss anything?
Upcoming interpreter industry conferences: https://cchicertification.org/interpreting-conferences/
Upcoming interpreter industry conferences: https://cchicertification.org/interpreting-conferences/
The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself. What are some ways to show kindness today? #worldkindnessday2025
Here are some ideas:
*Compliment the first three people you talk to
*Write a hand-written note to a friend, colleague, teacher
*Send flowers to a friend
Here are some ideas:
*Compliment the first three people you talk to
*Write a hand-written note to a friend, colleague, teacher
*Send flowers to a friend
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself. What are some ways to show kindness today? #worldkindnessday2025
Here are some ideas:
*Compliment the first three people you talk to
*Write a hand-written note to a friend, colleague, teacher
*Send flowers to a friend
Here are some ideas:
*Compliment the first three people you talk to
*Write a hand-written note to a friend, colleague, teacher
*Send flowers to a friend
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM
CCHI salutes the people, from all walks of life, who valiantly put their lives at risk to protect our freedoms! For #VeteransDay, please join us in thanking the veterans and active duty service members in your life in the comments below!
The CCHI office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The CCHI office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
CCHI salutes the people, from all walks of life, who valiantly put their lives at risk to protect our freedoms! For #VeteransDay, please join us in thanking the veterans and active duty service members in your life in the comments below!
The CCHI office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The CCHI office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.