AAPI Data reports on the looming threat to healthcare access for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities as Congress considers cuts to ACA subsidies & Medicaid. https://ecs.page.link/NNSVN

Check out highlights from our Monthly Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff on our YouTube channel! Our Training Playlist features responses to questions about training requirements for certification. Visit: Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff - Training - YouTube https://ecs.page.link/tcSw8

Happy Hanukkah! May each candle you light make your heart glow bright. #Hanukkah #FestivalofLights #chanukah [Image description: blue background with an illustration of a menorah with white text that reads, "Happy Hanukkah" and CCHICertification.org at the bottom.]

Kansas City is gearing up to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe for the World Cup! To make sure every fan is included and safe, the city's Office of Language Access is proactively tackling language barriers. #WorldCup2026 #LanguageAccess https://ecs.page.link/22RcA

Continuing education requirements are easy to meet! CE is about more than just satisfying a renewal requirement. It's an investment in your own professional development. #RenewCCHI Find out more here: https://cchicertification.org/renew-certification/requirements/continuing-education/

⚡ Save the Date! ⚡ Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨

⏰ DON'T MISS IT! Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff... TODAY! Bring your burning questions and certification curiosities and speak with our staff… live and in person! Come chat with our staff and learn how to overcome those barriers! To join at 12:30pm ET : https://monkeylink.co/543a66

You've worked hard to earn your national certification. Order your CCHI photo ID badges to clearly display your certification status. #GetCertified CCHI Certified Interpreter Photo ID Badge - CCHI https://cchicertification.org/photo-id-badge/

US immigration policies are driving away the doctors the country depends on. Physicians like Michael Liu, who came for the "American Dream," now question staying after massive H1B visa fee hikes and research cuts signal that their contribution is "less valued." https://ecs.page.link/ETJ1U

Bodhi Day (also known as Rohatsu in Japan) commemorates the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. During Bodhi Day, may we reflect on the teachings of Buddha and the awakening of wisdom and spiritual insight.

Would you like to test your skills before taking the healthcare interpreter certification exam? Try out our CHI™ Practice Exams for Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin. The examination will be scored and feedback is provided! Please visit CCHI's Online Training Portal: https://cchiinterpreters.org/

DeKalb Public Health reports a drastic drop in refugee health screenings: only 2 in two months, down from 544 last year. Officials cite the federal halt on refugee admissions and community fear as key factors. https://ecs.page.link/Hc6PP

Francisco Lozano first got involved with his school to keep his son safe from gangs, but his advocacy transformed language access for Santa Maria’s Indigenous Mixtec community. Now, more Mixtec students are pursuing college! 🎓 https://ecs.page.link/1P7Xr

💛 Our profession, captured in detail. The new Global Workforce Survey report reflects the voices and realities of healthcare interpreters across the U.S. and worldwide. See how your experience compares with colleagues everywhere. 📖 Read now: https://monkeylink.co/019751

Your future awaits! CCHI's Candidate's Examination Handbook has been updated to include the new CoreCHI-P™ credential! Please visit https://ecs.page.link/gMVgv to download the handbook.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Our next Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff is Dec 12 at 12:30pm ET! Is something holding you back from taking the first step towards certification? Come chat with our staff and learn how to overcome those barriers! To join, click on this link: https://monkeylink.co/543a66

News story after news story have confirmed what we knew all along... Healthcare Interpreters are ESSENTIAL! Share this image if you agree!

It's Handwashing Awareness Week, December 1 -7, 2025! Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. #KeepHandsClean

⚡ Save the Date! ⚡ Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨

“Two Bay Area men are tackling what some say is a silent but growing crisis: mental health connected to Asian American men.” https://ecs.page.link/MV6a1

Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM

“As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans… research indicates increasing the immigration of foreign-born health care workers could allow Americans to live longer, healthier lives.” https://ecs.page.link/9xdnn

Although the Affordable Care Act and Civil Rights Act protections remain, new federal guidance signals less support for patients with limited English proficiency, putting access to care and health equity at risk. https://ecs.page.link/bWahT

Do you have questions about the certification process? Check out CCHI's Certification Process Overview at https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI-Certification-Process.pdf #GetCertified

📢 Data = Advocacy. The Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters report is here! Use fresh insights on pay, working conditions, certification, and more to push for positive change. https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf

⚡ Save the Date! ⚡ Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨

Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM

Check out highlights from our Monthly Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff on our YouTube channel! Our Renewals Playlist features responses to questions about continuing education and the renewal process. Visit: https://ecs.page.link/gquHv

Are you ready to give your career a stellar boost? Watch the recording of SHOOT FOR THE STARS to learn all about the CoreCHI-Performance™ credential and the ETOE™ exam! https://youtu.be/5H2BRFc63lM

Are you prepared for learning, networking and fun with your colleagues at the next conference? Check out our conference checklist! Did we miss anything? Upcoming interpreter industry conferences: https://cchicertification.org/interpreting-conferences/

The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself. What are some ways to show kindness today? #worldkindnessday2025 Here are some ideas: *Compliment the first three people you talk to *Write a hand-written note to a friend, colleague, teacher *Send flowers to a friend

Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM

CCHI salutes the people, from all walks of life, who valiantly put their lives at risk to protect our freedoms! For #VeteransDay, please join us in thanking the veterans and active duty service members in your life in the comments below! The CCHI office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Protect your community by reporting fraud, email phishing, job scams, and bad business practices. CCHI respects the privacy of its members, and we encourage our members to report any scams to the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

📣CCHI’s 2024 Annual Report is here! Read about our performance, achievements and final stats for 2024. Thank you to all our supporters, subject matter experts, Commissioners, staff and certificants for another stellar year! https://cchicertification.org/about-us/annual-reports/

Engage with other certified healthcare interpreters and leverage your business connections to advance your career! Click to follow CCHI on LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/LinkwithCCHI

⚡ Save the Date! ⚡ Get ready to ignite your skills at Power of Practice II ...another high-voltage, virtual, performance-based multilingual conference from CCHI! Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 2026 and plug into a day of energy, expertise, and excellence. 🌐✨

ICYMI! Our ETOE™ Exam & CoreCHI-P™ Credential Q&A is on YouTube! Check out part 4 about how to prepare for the ETOE exam! Are you ready to #GetCertified with CCHI!?! https://youtu.be/YuF5u1bx73o

🚀 Where is your interpreting career headed? The Global Workforce Survey report offers benchmarks, trends, and insights to guide your growth. ✨ Start with the Executive Summary today: https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_ExecutiveSummary_GlobalWorkforceSurveyHCI_Report-2025.pdf

⏰ DON'T MISS IT! Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff... TODAY! Bring your burning questions and certification curiosities and speak with our staff… live and in person! To join at 12:30pm ET, click on this link: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting https://monkeylink.co/543a66

Are you preparing to take one of CCHI's certification exams? Download CCHI's Exam Study Checklist here: https://cchicertification.org/uploads/CCHI_Exams_Study_Checklist.pdf

DYK? 🤔 If you've passed CCHI’s new ETOE™ exam and have earned the CoreCHI-Performance™ credential, you can now order CCHI badges with your CoreCHI-P™ credential at CCHI Certified Interpreter Photo ID Badge – CCHI https://cchicertification.org/photo-id-badge/

📣CCHI’s 2024 Annual Report is here! Read about our performance, achievements and final stats for 2024. Thank you to all our supporters, subject matter experts, Commissioners, staff and certificants for another stellar year! https://cchicertification.org/about-us/annual-reports/

Having the right resources as you navigate your lung cancer journey can make all the difference. Visit the American Lung Association's website for comprehensive information today: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer #LCAM

Working with a trained qualified healthcare interpreter supports better health outcomes and improves patient satisfaction. Don't Wait! ‪Get certified TODAY! https://cchicertification.org/certifications/eligibility/ #GetCertified

➡️ ➡️ NEW DATE FOR NOVEMBER! Our next Certification Q&A with CCHI Staff is November 7 at 12:30pm ET! Is something holding you back from taking the first step towards certification? To join on November 7, click on this link: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting https://monkeylink.co/543a66

Don't forget to vote today! Here's a link to the 2025 Election Calendar: https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2025/#

Don't forget to vote tomorrow! Here's a link to the 2025 Election Calendar: https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2025/#

Don't let time pass you by. Plan for your renewal! Certification credentials are valid for four (4) years from the date of passing your final examination. #RenewCCHI More information here: https://cchicertification.org/renew-certification/requirements/continuing-education/