The Harris County Hospital District recognizes the importance of addressing the communication needs of our hearing-impaired patients.
Many options are available based on the patient's preferred mode of communication.
The emergency centers at both of our hospitals have TTY capability. In addition to providing special access to emergency services, hearing impaired patients can request the assistance of sign-language interpreters when necessary. Our social service department can arrange for an interpreter to be available to interpret medical information during medical emergencies, inpatient stays and clinic visits. Patients requiring interpreter services should contact the Social Services Department at the hospital they will be receiving services to make the necessary arrangements. Patients are encouraged to notify Social Services as soon as an appointment is made so that an interpreter can be made available at the time the patient will return to clinic.