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May 6 marks both National Nurses Day and National Interpreter Appreciation Day, a shared moment to recognize the people who help make patient communication possible.
We’re grateful for the nurses and interpreters who help patients and families feel seen, heard, and cared for throughout their healthcare experience. In our work, we’re reminded every day how much clear communication depends on the people who make it possible.
This year, our team visited several health systems, including OhioHealth and Wellstar, for small onsite celebrations in honor of the nurses and interpreters who support patients every day. These visits gave us the chance to say thank you in person and recognize some of the people behind the moments of communication that happen across care settings every day.
While the celebrations were small, they reflected work that can make a meaningful difference in a patient’s care. For patients with limited English proficiency, that often starts with a nurse recognizing when language support is needed and an interpreter helping bring clarity and understanding into the conversation. Together, they help make sure patients can follow what is happening in their care and feel more supported along the way.
At Martti, our role is to make language access easier to reach in the moments care teams need it. But every meaningful connection still depends on people: the nurses who notice the need, the interpreters who support the conversation, and the care they both bring to patients and families each day.
This May 6, we’re proud to celebrate the nurses and interpreters who make patient communication possible.
To every nurse and interpreter helping patients understand their care, share their voice, and feel supported: thank you for the work you do every day.
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