Translation Services

The PALS for Health program offers quality written translation services at a competitive rate. We implement a three-tier process for each document undergoing translation. A primary translator translates the document from English into the target language, while a secondary translator (also known as the reviewer) reviews the completed translation.  We employ this process to ensure that the document is translated in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner through the collaboration of two experts. Finally, at the request of the client, the translated document can also be typeset into an appropriate format.

 The complete process of translating, reviewing, and typesetting, on average, takes 2-6 weeks, although we are able to accommodate a shorter turn-around time upon request. The cost for each translation project will vary depending on the complexity of the language, format design and if it requires a quick turn-around time. 

 When you contact us for a price quote, please provide us with the following information:

      1.      Contact information (name, agency, phone number and email address)
2.      Entire document to be translated
3.      Language(s) and timeline for the completion of translation project
4.      Final delivery format (camera ready hard copy or Adobe Acrobat PDF file)
5.      Any special requests

 Once we receive the document, we will contact you with:

      1.      Any questions we may have about your document (clarification of terms, words etc.)
2.      Confirm timeline of the completion of translation project
3.      A price quote for the translation project
4.      We will wait for your approval before the translation process begins.

PALS for Health has translated for various healthcare providers, community based organizations, and government agencies.  Agencies who have utilized our translation services include:

      1.      AIDS Project Los Angeles
2.      Alzheimer’s Association of Los Angeles
3.      Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team
4.      Asian Pacific American Legal Center
5.      Asian Pacific Healthcare Venture
6.      Asian Pacific Islander Older Adults Task Force
7.      Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
8.      Food and Drug Administration
9.      Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
10.  LA Care Health Plan
11.  NAMES Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt)
12.  Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center

 For more information, please contact Julie Cho at (213) 553-1818 (e-mail juliec@palsforhealth.org).