What happens when language differences get in the way of understanding the facts pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine? That’s the challenging reality many in southwest Kansas were facing until two medical professionals came together to start breaking down the barrier. “It’s a heavy privilege to be in medicine right now, ” said southwest Kansas physician assistant, Erin Keeley. Erin Keeley and Rachael Svaty are medical professionals practicing in southwest Kansas, one of the most diverse places in the state. Not only do the cities make up the densest Hispanic populations in the state, but the communities constitute of racial backgrounds as diverse as Asian, African-American, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian descent according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Many consider the area as a melting pot.
Source: KSN-TV
