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Five on Friday

Every Friday, staff members from Migrant Clinicians Network open up their inboxes to share the latest news, podcasts, videos, and studies that further our understanding of migrant and immigrant health, and then we share them with our readers. The ever-popular Five on Friday features four curated picks and one Weekly Win -- because everyone wants to start their weekend with some good news.

Five on Friday looking ahead

Five on Friday: Looking ahead

Jan 4, 2019
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Happy New Year! May 2019 bring health and happiness -- and justice. We’re working hard to bring health justice to the mobile poor in the new year, and we’re grateful for all of your support as…
Five on Friday end of the year

Five on Friday: End of the Year

Dec 28, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
We’ve made it: It’s the last Five on Friday of the year! We asked MCN staff to offer up their favorite health justice and migrant health resources this year -- and the results flooded in. So,…
Five on Friday adequate care at the border

Five on Friday: Adequate Care at the Border

Dec 21, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
While many friends and colleagues in the field are preparing to take time off, we still found plenty of health justice news to talk about this week. What health justice stories and resources…
Five on Friday human rights week

Five on Friday: Human Rights Week

Dec 14, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
“Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social…
Five on Friday changes to public charge

Five on Friday: Changes to Public Charge Face Criticism

Dec 6, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
December’s colder and longer nights encourage a few more minutes of reading with a cup of tea by the fire. Why not incorporate some health justice readings into those couch cuddles? Don’t…
Five on Friday fleeing venezuela

Five on Friday: Fleeing Venezuela

Nov 29, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Migrant Clinicians Network is small but mighty. One of our strengths is our geographical reach, with clinician partners across the US and beyond. Our staff are equally as diverse in location.…
Five on Friday Giving Thanks

Five on Friday: Giving Thanks

Nov 22, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Migrant health justice has never been more relevant, more salient, or more urgent. On this Thanksgiving weekend, we send our deep gratitude to the millions of farmworkers who migrate every few…
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Five on Friday: Immigrant Health in Disaster Zones

Nov 15, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
How did that happen? It feels like November has just begun, yet somehow we are already just days before Thanksgiving. Before you rush out to buy a can of cranberry sauce, take a minute to read…
Five on Friday Response plan for puerto rico

Five on Friday: Response Plan for Puerto Rico

Nov 12, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Happy Friday to you! We made it through another nail-biter of a week in migrant health, and we’re grateful to roll into the weekend at long last. Here are five articles that MCN staff members…
Five on Friday Keeping Hope

Five on Friday: Keeping Hope

Nov 5, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Amidst it all, we still have hope. This week, Deliana, MCN’s Director of International Projects and Emerging Issues, shared a timeless quote on hope from Vaclav Havel, the playwright and…
Five on Friday Voces Fuertes

Five on Friday: Voces Fuertes

Oct 25, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
It’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead poisoning is the most common disease of toxic environmental origin among children in the United States today -- and the risk of lead exposure remains…
Five on Friday PR waits for dialysis

Five on Friday: Puerto Rico Waits for Dialysis

Oct 18, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ribbons the nation with pink, to remind us how breast cancer affects so many of our friends and family, and to push us to support worthy organizations working to…
Five on Friday Health Care or Residency?

Five on Friday: Health Care or Residency?

Oct 11, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
One year ago this week, #metoo went viral. Its impact was immediate; many were for the first time talking publicly about experiencing sexual violence. Thousands of news articles and millions of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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Five on Friday: Read Ahead

Jul 19, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
This week’s Five on Friday uncovers a good handful of news stories that you may have missed. As always, our work looks at the news through the lens of migrant and immigrant health. Here are a few we’…
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Five on Friday: Heat Wave

Jul 12, 2018
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
It’s hot. Record-breaking temperatures in pockets around the country remind us that summer is in full swing -- and it’s more intense than it used to be, thanks to climate change. As the Environmental…