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An agricultural worker harvesting apples

Planning, Partnerships, and Perseverance: Overcoming Challenges on the COVID-19 Frontlines

Feb 3, 2021
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
In 2020, while COVID-19 outbreaks were already hitting farms further south, Maine's late harvest window provided clinicians and public health workers a longer lead time to prepare and advocate…
Community health Worker speaking to participants

Serving Refugees, Immigrants, & Migrants When Virtual Isn't Possible: A COVID-19 Outreach Event Checklist

Jan 26, 2021
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
The challenges of reaching refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities (RIM communities) have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a time when it is even more apparent that…
Dr. Laszlo Madaras receives COVID-19 vaccination

Eyes Wide Open, and Hopeful: On Receiving the Second COVID-19 Vaccine Injection, From a Hospitalist on the Frontlines

Jan 20, 2021
By: Jannette Nuñez
By: Laszlo Madaras, MD, MPH I write this after having received the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and anticipating the second injection of the same in a few hours. Some of my friends say I am…
A man being vaccinated by clinician

Top Six COVID-19 Resources for Vaccine Readiness for Immigrant and Migrant Communities

Jan 13, 2021
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Clinics, health centers, and health departments around the country are looking ahead to the vaccination of essential worker populations like farmworkers, who in many states are eligible for…
A clinician vaccinates a patient

Position Statement: Everyone Needs an Opportunity to Be Vaccinated

Jan 12, 2021
By: Migrant Clinicians Network
Last week, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts stated that workers who lack authorization to live or work in the US would not be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in his state, later clarifying that the…
A teacher prepares for the school year

Why is the implementation of comprehensive occupational health programs for school personnel essential for a safe reopening of schools? A summary of our most recent training program in Puerto Rico

Jan 5, 2021
By: Anonymous
By: Marysel Pagán-Santana, DrPH, Puerto Rico Senior Program ManagerOne of the most repeated topics of public discussion in Puerto Rico and around the world is the opening of educational institutions…