(EHL Poster) Bridging Language Barriers in RI EHR Systems
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM · 6 hr. (US/Pacific)
Level 5 | Palazzo G
Workforce ConneXtions
Information
This project examines how health informatics and data visualization can promote health equity by enhancing patient portal engagement among underrepresented Latino communities in Providence County, Rhode Island. Using bilingual dashboards, EHR data insights, and community-level demographic analysis, the study highlights digital literacy gaps and language barriers that dilute county-level data. The goal is to inspire health systems to design culturally tailored patient engagement strategies that reflect accurate community representation.
Level
Introductory
Format
Case Study
Learning Objective #1
Analyze disparities in digital health engagement among Latino populations using patient portal data
Learning Objective #2
Evaluate how bilingual data visualization can improve patient comprehension and portal adoption
Learning Objective #3
Design culturally informed informatics strategies to promote equity in patient communication and data access
Learning Objective #4
Apply data storytelling methods to communicate public health inequities effectively to stakeholders
Learning Objective #5
Propose scalable informatics frameworks that address language and literacy barriers in diverse populations
Session #
WFC-2.6
