Survey: Trump's immigration rhetoric is negatively impacting Latinos' health
The White House's anti-immigrant remarks are taking a toll on Latinos in the U.S., whether they be citizens or undocumented immigrants, a new study concludes.
Border Patrol's Growing Presence at Hospitals Creates Fear
Some doctors say this increased presence could undermine public health in cities with large immigrant populations, frightening patients who need care and prompting them to avoid hospitals
Illinois Doctors Say Immigration Proposal is Scaring Patients Away
CHICAGO – Within days of arriving in Chicago from Honduras, the 12-year-old boy sat in Dr. Sue Haverkamp’s office, getting a physical…
Fear, Anxiety, Apprehension: Immigrants Fear Doctor Visits Could Leave Them Vulnerable To Deportation
The man’s toe had turned from deep purple to black by the time his family went to the emergency room. Soon they would discover it was…
Advocates Release Groundbreaking Model Policies to Support Immigrants at Health Facilities
The Illinois Alliance for Welcoming Healthcare, convened by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) has released a model policies platform, which provides guidelines and best practices for health providers to prevent unlawful ICE enforcement activities…
