Language barriers, bias, and cultural differences hinder access to health care for Asian Philadelphians
A lack of health care services for Asian Americans in Philadelphia contributes to poor screening for serious illnesses like Hepatitis B.
Jessica Deffler, a doctor at the Wyss Health Center, checks Tong Trinh's blood pressure during an examination. An interpretation app through a tablet next to them helps the Vietnamese immigrant and doctor communicate.Read moreJason Laughlin / Staff
