Woman’s Day Magazine Features Elizabeth Colon

Woman's Day Magazine interviewed Elizabeth on her "Business Idea: Interpreting for Others" Read the full interview here.

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Chicago Hospital News – Medical Interpreting

In June, 2011 Metaphrasis contributed an article on shifting care delivery models to Chicago Hospital News.  Here is an excerpt: "In the medical world, language barriers create problems for both patients and providers. For patients, language and communication influence how and if Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) patients access and experience health care. Because of language barriers, LEP…

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Hispanic Executive Magazine – “Vital Translations”

Metaphrasis featured in article titled "Vital Translations" in the July 2011 Hispanic Executive Magazine. Read the article.

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Frankfort firm offers interpreters for hospital visits

In April of 2011, Metaphrasis was featured in the Southtown Star: "Sometimes it’s hard enough trying to understand what a doctor or other health care provider is telling you. Now imagine if English were a foreign language to you. Helping to bridge that gap is a Frankfort company, Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions. Founded by Elizabeth Colon in November 2007, the company contracts with…

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