Here’s an important update for all team members who could be involved in assisting patients and visitors with interpretive services: BridgesEAST is now the exclusive provider of onsite/in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for all Ballad Health facilities.
BridgesEAST is a nonprofit organization that has been providing interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing for nearly 100 years.
Here’s the key information you’ll need when requesting an ASL interpreter:
- For scheduled appointments, do one of the following:
- Call 423-818-1222
- For emergencies:
- Call 423-780-0008 (available 24/7/3665)
- Questions:
To learn more about interpretive services provided by Ballad Health, visit our Interpreter Services site on the intranet, available via intranet main page > Departments > Interpreter Services.
Thank you for helping us serve our patients and community with interpretive services!
To view the flyer below in PDF format, click here.
