Communication Without Barriers

Language Access

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Understanding Starts With Access

Language Services Designed Around You

If you speak a language other than English or are deaf or hard of hearing, free language assistance services are available to help you communicate clearly and understand your care. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services are also available at no cost to provide information in accessible formats.

Please request language assistance or accessibility services when making your appointment or when you check in.

Translation & Interpreting Resources

If you or a family member need translation or interpreting services, Sturdy Health offers a range of resources to support clear communication. These services are available free of charge and are designed to help you communicate your needs and understand your plan of care.

If you have questions about interpreter or language services, call our Main Line at (508) 222-5200 (TTY 711).

Notice Of Language Availability
Interpreting Services

We use Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and voice interpreting services with access to medically qualified interpreters 24/7 to provide high-quality video and audio translations designed specifically for healthcare professionals and patients. Click here for the list of more than 40 VRI languages and over 200 voice languages available.

Services for patients who are deaf and hard of hearing:
Auxiliary aids and services for communicating with deaf and hard of hearing are available upon request. We also provide ASL and Certified Deaf Interpretation (CDI) through use of video services.