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Five on Friday: Youth and Government

 The Five on Friday header image, children playing as the sun sets.

We made it to Friday! There's a lot going on in the world of migrant and immigrant health justice that you may have missed. Here are a few articles that we at MCN shared that we thought you might want to read.

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Pam recommended this KFF article focused on language justice and health. Rural Governments Often Fail to Communicate with Residents who Aren’t Proficient in English

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Del forwarded National Immigration Project's new community resource for a legal perspective, available in English and Spanish. Community FAQ: What Do We Expect At The Beginning of Trump 2.0 and How You Can Get Prepared

bar dividerGavel resting on a tabletop. The heading reads, Federal Judge Blocks Obamacare Coverage for DACA Recipients in 19 States.

Mónica alerted us of the latest setback in providing DACA recipients with access to health care through the ACA. Federal Judge Blocks Obamacare Coverage for DACA Recipients in 19 States

bar dividerChildren at a table, writing in journals. Heading reads, Migrant Children Struggle to Express Themselves in Words. Enter Art and Play.

Kaethe offered this Harvard Public Health article on how advocates are incorporating play and art when working with migrant youth to help them process their journeys and day-to-day realities. Migrant Children Struggle to Express Themselves in Words. Enter Art and Play.

bar dividerThe Nevada desert. Heading reads, Nevada OSHA Heat Illness Regulation Approved.

Weekly Win: And now it will be seven states! Amy forwarded on the exciting news from Nevada. Time to update our presentation slides for our next heat-related illness webinar. 😊 Nevada OSHA Heat Illness Regulation Approved

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Charla entre Mujeres flyer.

 

We have two more activities to close the 2024 Health Calendar! We invite all women to participate in the last virtual Charla entre Mujeres, this Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 CT, where they will give you advice on what to do if you find yourself in uncomfortable situations during the Christmas season. You can register using the QR code on the flyer to participate via Zoom.


VdS calendar of events for December.

 

If you are 19 years of age or older and in need of vaccinations, the Ventanilla de Salud in Austin is offering their last vaccination day of the year, Monday, December 16th, starting at 10 AM. Space is limited for the first 40 people, so we recommend you arrive early and with time availability.

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Have a safe and healthy weekend!