Welcome to Interpreter Services
Providing medical care when a language barrier exists can be a challenging endeavor. The Interpreter Services Program is dedicated to making it easier by offering high-quality interpretation, translation and related communication services to deaf and limited-English speaking patients - at all points of contact in the University of Michigan Health System.
The Interpreter Services Program has screened and trained medical interpreters in more than 40 languages. Interpretation services are provided free of charge to patients receiving treatment or services within the Health System. We offer top-quality translations of vital medical documents and patient education materials. Our services also include cultural and language training for Health System staff, and innovative technological solutions to common communication problems. Our goal is to ensure that Health System providers are able to offer all patients the outstanding care that is expected at one of the nation’s top health systems.
While you’re here, please take a moment to explore this Web site – you’ll find everything you need to schedule an interpreter, request a translation, enroll in a class, or access our other services. As always, we are open to suggestions on how to make our services more accessible to patients and staff. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
