Language Assistance
If you would like to talk with someone in your own language, let us know. We have interpreters who are ready to help, at no cost to you.
At Corewell Health, we believe that culturally meaningful communication is central to what we do. Through complimentary translation and interpreting services in more than 200 spoken languages and American Sign Language (ASL), we are here to make things easier for you.
Services we offer
Spoken interpretation
- Available at all Corewell Health locations
- Provided by qualified health care interpreters
Available on-site for:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Arabic
- Burmese
- Mam
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Additional languages, as available locally
- Available via phone for more than 200 additional languages
Written translation
- Available at all Corewell Health locations
- Provided by qualified health care translators
- May be requested even if spoken interpretation is not needed
Available for translation of:
- Care plans
- Consent forms
- Patient health records
- Advance directives
- And more
Cost
Corewell Health offers language services free of charge for patients and their families.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I use a health care interpreter?
Can I trust an interpreter to keep my information private?
I prefer to use a family member as my interpreter. Is that allowed?
How can I ask for language services?
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