UCHealth is expanding its team of American Sign Language interpreters, becoming the first major hospital system in the Rocky Mountain region to do so. UCHealth now has three ASL interpreters in the Denver metro region, with two more in its southern region and one more in the northern region. The move comes amidst a nationwide shortage for ASL interpreters, which often leaves deaf patients like Angela Lavin in a difficult situation. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.