Healing through Language: Integrating Spanish and Linguistic Justice in Healthcare Narratives APPROVED INT 100/201

Thursday, November 7, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Online
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Students

While some progress has been made towards language access and language justice in healthcare, there is still much work to be done. Cultural competency is imperative. Explore how medical humanities enrich our understanding of patients’ lived experiences and diverse backgrounds. This field offers powerful insights into the human conditions of illness and suffering, and emphasizes our responsibilities to both ourselves and our patients (Batistatou et al., 2010). In this interactive session, we’ll discuss how ethical care means equitable care, and how the pursuit of language justice is crucial for achieving this goal. One effective approach to understanding language justice is through storytelling. This method allows us to explore important issues from various perspectives, enriching our comprehension and fostering deeper connections.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge in a key area of modern healthcare. Join us and be part of the change!

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Prof. Sarah Matthews, [email protected]

Prof. Sarah Mather, [email protected]

Prof. Carmen Fernandez Flores, [email protected]

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Modern Languages and Literatures, CLAS

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This event was added to the calendar by Sarah Matthews (matthesa@gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and was last updated on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.

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