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Five on Friday Temporary Protected Status

Five on Friday: Temporary Protected Status

Oct 4, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
It’s the first week of October, which means that it’s time for MCN’s annual reminder to start thinking ahead to Halloween -- and not just to the details of your child’s Fortnite-inspired…
Stop TB attendees

UN High Level Meeting on TB: Declaration Must Be Met by Political Will and Resources

Oct 3, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
“Investment follows political will.” -Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of UNICEF, at the UN High Level Meeting on Tuberculosis “Investment follows political will.” -Henrietta Fore, Executive…
BHW 18 volunteers

MCN and Ventanilla de Salud Celebrate Binational Health Week

Oct 2, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
By Luis Edwardo Retta This time of the year marks the annual Binational Health Week at the Mexican Consulate of Austin. Along with Ventanillas de Salud all over the country, the Austin Ventanilla…
Five on Friday Public Charge

Five on Friday: Public Charge

Sep 27, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Proposed new rules on public charge, the first-ever United Nations High Level Meeting on Tuberculosis, Hurricane Florence recovery, and numerous other migrant health-related stories weighed…
Pigs behind fence

Post-Florence: Hog Waste Contaminates the Floodwaters, and Disaster Expert Chip Hughes Looks Ahead to Clean-up

Sep 27, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
(Photo by: Sandy Millar) During Hurricane Florence, Joseph “Chip” Hughes, Jr., MPH, was with his family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 120 miles from the coast. But his university town, one that…
Woman receives treatment at clinic

Public Health or Public Charge? MCN Statement on the Administration’s Changes to Public Charge Policy

Sep 24, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
(Photo by Earl Dotter)As clinicians serving the mobile poor including many new immigrants, we strongly reject the proposed changes to “public charge” policy as it discourages people from seeking…
CSM visiting residents

Emergency Preparedness in Puerto Rico: New MCN Project

Sep 20, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
Photo by CSMOne year ago, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico. Thousands of people were cut off from basic services and necessities -- but Puerto Rico’s rural community health centers quickly…
Five on Friday National Farm Safety and Health Week

Five on Friday: National Farm Safety and Health Week

Sep 20, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Today is the final day of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Agricultural workers face some of the most dangerous workplaces in the country, but clinicians can step up and provide…
Marshall Islands team photo

TB Elimination: Unprecedented Efforts in Marshall Islands Will "Have Downstream Effects"

Sep 19, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
Every morning for three weeks, MCN’s Co-Chief Medical Officers, Ed Zuroweste, MD, and Laszlo Madaras, MD, woke up early in Majuro, the capital city of the Marshall Islands, and went for a run.…
Farmworkers pose with harvest

Earl Dotter: A Lifetime of Documenting the Hard Work of Others

Sep 17, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
Photo by Earl Dotter “I came of age professionally in the worker health and safety movement with Earl Dotter’s images, bringing to life, in often painful ways, worker struggles and reinforcing…
Puerto Rico flags

Reprint | Response from the Field: Dr. Jose Rodriguez on Hurricane Deaths in Puerto Rico

Sep 13, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine affirms what clinicians on the ground already knew: the official death toll from devastating Hurricane Maria is vastly…
Five on Friday Health Centers in Hurricanes

Five on Friday: Support for Health Centers in Hurricanes

Sep 13, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Another very full week here at Migrant Clinicians Network! Here are some updates from the world of public health and health justice that we thought you’d enjoy, chosen by MCN staff members…
Training parents as community health workers

In the Field: Training Parents as Community Health Workers to Protect Children from Environmental Hazards

Sep 12, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
The downpours over the weekend ahead of Hurricane Florence did not dampen the spirits of the 14 farmworker parents participating in MCN’s Community Health Worker (CHWs) training in collaboration with…
Five on Friday National Preparedness Month

Five on Friday: National Preparedness Month

Sep 6, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
September is Preparedness Month, with the first week dedicated to personal preparedness. Whether your region is subject to earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, or snow storms, every…
CSM PR mental health

Streamline Reprint: Disasters, Mental Health, and Puerto Rico: Interview with Dr. Lorena Torres

Sep 4, 2018
By: Alma Galván
photo credit: CSMBy Alma GalvanIn September 2017, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in what is called the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island. The devastation was widespread and long-…
Five on Friday labor day

Five on Friday: Labor Day

Aug 30, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Thank you to the mobile laborers across the country -- agricultural workers, construction workers, post-disaster clean-up and demolition workers -- who are often overlooked during our Labor Day…
Five on Friday mental health vs climate change

Five on Friday: Mental Health vs. Climate Change

Aug 23, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
August is already packing her summery bags, and September is moving in. For many families with children settling back into new school routines, this can be the busiest time of year. It’s easy…
Jayuya Outreach Team

In the Field: Jayuya Outreach Workers Provide Chemical Safety

Aug 20, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
With the commitment to promote a safe and healthy work environment, the Castañer Polyclinic in Jayuya, Puerto Rico is raising awareness among many different groups of workers about the proper use of…
Farmworker girl coughs into hands

Pesticide Poisoning in Monterey: 17 Sick Workers, No Violations

Aug 16, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
"I began crying because I couldn't breath and my vision was blurred," one unidentified worker said."I had a severe headache, nausea, sore throat and numb feet," another employee said.In the early…
Five on Friday ICE Traps

Five on Friday: ICE Traps & Risking Visas for Health Care

Aug 16, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
We’re approaching the end of National Health Center Week. Health centers across the US serve millions of agricultural workers and their family members, providing a critical link to essential health…
Five on Friday Banning Chlorpyrifos

Five on Friday: Banning Chlorpyrifos & The Mental Health Crisis After Maria

Aug 9, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Remember when school didn’t start until after Labor Day? Next week, some children will already be heading back to school. School start times were once dictated by the fields; for some agricultural…
Woman farmworker putting on scarf

Medical-Legal Partnership: Helping Pregnant Agricultural Workers Avoid Pesticide Exposure with Aaron Voit, Esq.

Aug 7, 2018
By: Claire Hutkins Seda
photo credit: Alan PogueIn the spring, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced that 209 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients were used in 2016 across the green fields of…
Five on Friday Farmworker shortage

Five on Friday: Farmworker Shortage & Dialysis for the Undocumented

Aug 2, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
August is here! Only a few more days of peace before the rush of back-to-school madness. As you settle into your quiet August weekend, take a moment to read some of the news articles, reports, and…
In the spotlight: Saul Delgado

In the Spotlight: Saul Delgado, Health Network Data Specialist

Aug 1, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
photo credit: Robert Corona“Saul is a dedicated, conscientious, and caring person. His work exemplifies these qualities and we are very lucky to have him as part of the MCN team” – Theressa Lyons-…
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Five on Friday: Challenging Inadequate Health Care

Jul 27, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Medical Review for Immigrants, MCN’s new initiative, has hit the ground running -- thanks to our generous and conscientious supporters. The new initiative brings together volunteer clinicians and pro…
A mosquito feeding

Zika in Puerto Rico: The Threat After Maria -- New Video

Jul 26, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Almost a year ago, Hurricane Maria changed the lives of Puerto Ricans, ripping through their homes, levelling their fields, damaging major infrastructure for months to come. Since the moment the…