Another busy week in the world of migrant health! Somehow, it’s already Friday. Time to round up five articles or resources that MCN staff shared. Here are our picks for the week. 

Pam recommends this Al Jazeera Fault Lines Documentary segment. Why Outdoor Workers in the US Are Dying

Alma G. forwarded on this STAT article by Helen Branswell. MCN’s upcoming webinar on H5N1 will cover the latest on risks and prevention for workers. Bird Flu Found in a Pig in US for the First Time, Raising Concerns about Potential Risks to Humans

Claire recommended this long-form in-depth ProPublica article by Seth Freed Wessler which explores Florida migration policy and its deadly impacts on migrant farmworkers and families who must conform to the policies to make ends meet.  When a Florida Farmer-Legislator Turned Against Immigration, the Consequences Were Severe. But Not for Him.

Kaethe offered up this article on a new documentary, Separated, that covers the terrifying and abusive family separation policy that separated 5,000 children from their families in 2018, and the continuing aftermath. How America Forgot About One of Trump’s Most Brutal Policies

Weekly Almost-Win: It’s November 1st – Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is upon us once again, but this year is a special one: DACA recipients, or Dreamers, are eligible for ACA coverage for the first time ever! The offering, however, may be struck down in courts, so we’re calling this a tentative win for now. 'Dreamers' Can Get Obamacare This Year, Unless a Court Case Stops Them

This Friday, MCN in the Community is excited to announce upcoming events at Ventanilla de Salud Austin, as well as our recent work in the scientific community.

Next Saturday, November 9th, at 11:00 AM CT, is Charla entre mujeres, hosted by the Ventanilla de Salud Austin. The session will explore, “Gratitud: Una virtud que te lleva a vivir en plentitud". Secure a spot by registering here.

There are many activities taking place at the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin this November, so be sure to take a look at their schedule of events. Ventanilla de Salud Austin reminds you that the services they provide are free and do not require an appointment. Don’t forget to add them to your calendar!

Dr. Marysel Pagan was present at the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, where she shared the findings of MCN’s project, a collaboration with the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub, with public health experts. The study is focused on determining how to strengthen the capacity of community health centers to support agricultural workers in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, areas that are disproportionately impacted by climate-related disasters.

Have a safe and healthy weekend!