Free interpreter services are available for all patients who need them, regardless of ability to pay. The following services are provided
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Bilingual staff and telephonic interpreter services.
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Video remote interpreting system for sign language interpretation.
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Monitoring language service provision throughout the hospital.
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Responding to issues concerning language service.
Please notify your nurse or doctor if you require interpretation services. You can also contact (718) 250-8000 and ask for an interpreter.
Interpreters are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.