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The South Eastern Medical Interpreter Association provides continuing education opportunities and a forum for medical interpreters and translators to exchange ideas and experiences. SEMIA supports medical interpreter training in order to facilitate access to health care and other fundamental services for limited-English proficient and marginalized communities. The Association promotes professionalism and public awareness of the importance of providing quality interpretation services in health care. Purpose and Objectives: To increase professional and public awareness of the importance of providing qualified interpretation services in healthcare. To enhance the professional image of translators and interpreters in the healthcare industry. To contribute to improving the standards and professional ethics, practices and competency of medical interpreters. To strive to protect the rights and interests of professional medical interpreters and translators. To provide an open forum for medical interpreters and translators for the regular exchange of ideas and experience.

The Mission of the Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance is to promote the goals of the Mahoning County Medical Society, to inform and support the medical family, and to enhance the quality of life through health education, legislation, and community service throughout Mahoning County.