Journal Club: Language Barriers and Pediatric Care

​All members are invited to join us for a discussion-based journal club focused on language barriers and their impact on pediatric healthcare. The group will review a journal article together and discuss its findings and implications for patient care.

​Details:

• ​Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

• ​Time: 6:30pm

• ​Location: Russell 203

• ​Point Value: 1 DEI point

• ​Dress Code: casual

​Take Away:

• ​Members will discuss the challenges that language barriers can create in pediatric healthcare and how they may impact communication, access to care, and health outcomes. The discussion will also explore ways healthcare providers can work toward more effective and equitable communication with patients and families.

​Why Attend?

• ​This journal club is an opportunity to engage with healthcare research, hear different perspectives, and consider how language and communication can influence the patient experience.

​Questions? Contact:

• ​Name: Lauren Vallabhaneni

• ​Email: vallabhl@email.sc.edu

• ​Phone Number: (201)-708-5487