Clear communication is the foundation of accessible care. Dr. Cecilia Canales, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, along with colleagues, is leading efforts to break down language barriers in health care through research, training and advocacy. Shaped by her own experiences growing up, she’s expanding certified interpreter services, the number of multilingual clinicians and culturally adapted resources to serve a diverse population. “Health care is about connection. When we co

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76 reactions · 7 comments | Our UCLA Health doctors and front line staff want to remind you that we're here for you. Life may be on pause, but your health isn't. Learn more about the Better Together initiative and how we're making our resources available to you: https://la.bettertogether.health/p/1 | UCLA Health | Facebook

362 reactions · 73 shares | In a year when showing up was in itself an act of courage, our nurses did so much more. Join us in celebrating Nursing's fourth consecutive Magnet designation at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.  [sound on] Learn more about their designation: https://ucla.in/34CxrAL | UCLA Health | Facebook