Health staff raise language‑access concerns after WIC translator departs; explore devices and language‑line options

Jan 9, 2025

The department said its long‑time WIC translator (Molina Millman) is no longer with the program, leaving translation gaps for WIC and clinic visits; staff discussed language‑line services, two‑way devices, training and HIPAA considerations.

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Director (S1) informed the board that the long‑time translator for WIC, Molina Millman, is no longer with the department in an official capacity, leaving the program without that resource. “Molina Millman, is no longer with our WIC department in an official capacity,” she said, and added that the department needs to plan for translation coverage for clinics, vaccine appointments and client interactions.

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