AnMed to Demo New Service for Hearing Impaired

AnMed Health will demonstrate enhanced video interpreting capabilities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community Tuesday, July 9. The demonstration will be held from 5:30 – 6 p.m. in the atrium of the AnMed Health Cancer Center at 2000 E. Greenville St. in Anderson.   

The updated service, which has been available since 2002, will allow AnMed Health to more easily respond in nearly 300 annual encounters with deaf or hard-of-hearing patients. Within minutes, patients are connected with certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters via state-of-the-art video conferencing equipment. The new wireless technology allows for more flexibility, ease of use and a faster connection time.

AnMed Health meets the needs of all patients by providing around-the-clock interpretation services. Both onsite interpreters and two-way video conferencing are available for communication with the deaf and hard-of-hearing and those with limited English proficiency.