Metaphrasis Announces First Recipient Of Medical Interpreter Scholarship
March 5, 2012
Chicago Resident To Receive Career Training to Utilize Bilingual Capabilities Chicago, IL – September 14, 2011 – Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), a leading Chicago-based language services company today announced the first recipient of its medical interpreting scholarship program. Awarded to Chicago resident, Adriana Romano-Pompei, Metaphrasis will provide full paid…
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Woman’s Day Magazine Features Elizabeth Colon
March 5, 2012
Woman's Day Magazine interviewed Elizabeth on her "Business Idea: Interpreting for Others" Read the full interview here.
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Metaphrasis Listed in Hispanic Business 500 As One of US’ Largest Hispanic Owned Companies
March 5, 2012
Turning a passion into business has reaped rewards for founder, Elizabeth Colón Chicago, IL – August 1, 2011 – Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), a leading Chicago-based language services company, today announced it was listed in Hispanic Business Magazine’s 29th annual Hispanic Business 500®, the benchmark directory of the 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies in…
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Chicago Hospital News – Medical Interpreting
March 5, 2012
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”
March 3, 2012
Metaphrasis featured in article titled "Vital Translations" in the July 2011 Hispanic Executive Magazine. Read the article.
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Metaphrasis Announces Partnership with Resurrection Health Care
March 2, 2012
With An Eye on Positive Patient Outcomes, Resurrection Health Care Will Utilize Metaphrasis for Medical Interpreting Services Chicago, IL –June 7, 2011 – Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), a leading Chicago-based language services company, and Resurrection Health Care (RHC), announced a new partnership to provide medical interpreting services for seven Resurrection Health…
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Metaphrasis Announces Medical Interpreter Scholarship Program
March 2, 2012
Bilingual Chicago Residents Now Have New Career Training Opportunity Chicago, IL – May 3, 2011 – Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), a leading Chicago-based language services company today announced their medical interpreting scholarship program is now open for applicants. Responding to the growing demand for qualified medical interpreters and its commitment to giving back…
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Frankfort firm offers interpreters for hospital visits
March 2, 2012
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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Metaphrasis CEO Joins THE VOICE OF LOVE as Board Chair
March 2, 2012
Elizabeth Colón Donates Time & Funds to Cause Supporting Survivors of Torture, Trauma and Sexual Violence Chicago, IL – March 8, 2011 – Elizabeth Colón, CEO of Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), today announced she has been selected to be the Board Chair for the national VOICE OF LOVE project, which has filed Articles of Incorporation to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
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Enterprising Women Magazine Names Chicago Language Services Company Founder A 2011 Enterprising Woman of the Year
March 2, 2012
Turning a passion into taking a plunge has reaped rewards for founder, Elizabeth Colón Chicago, IL – February 8, 2011 – Intercultural roots, a desire to help others and a passion for language are all ingredients in an award-winning company recipe, created by Chicago entrepreneur, Elizabeth Colón. The language services company, Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis) today…
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