New pilot program could see indigenous healthcare interpreters

New pilot program could see indigenous healthcare interpreters

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) - Some Monterey County leaders are pushing for a new indigenous language access pilot program to address the healthcare needs of Oaxacan indigenous people in the community. This proposal would be a pilot program at the Alisal Health Clinic in East Salinas. The program would hire indigenous medical interpreters for appointments and community health workers to help with paperwork. Clinics will also need to flag wh…