Migrant Clinicians Network

Congratulations to Kim M. Nolte, our CEO! She’s been honored by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in global health through their inaugural #TIME100Health award! See the list now at time.com/time100health. #HealthJustice #MigrantHealth

The Thompson Fire threatens to have an impact similar to the Camp Fire. Burning in a largely agricultural area, this fire threatens to displace residents, many of whom are low-income farmworkers, often migrants. Now, in the outrageous heat, 107 yesterday, power is shut off and the fire is spreading. Many effected families lack transportation and vital heat resources like cooling centers are taking the backseat to critical fire response. On top of this, health centers in the area are now threatened with an influx of patients they may be unprepared for. Read more from Ashley-Michelle Papon, Chico resident and MCN employee, on her personal blog: https://lnkd.in/egQjFawZ

The current climate of escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies poses significant risks to the mental and physical health of immigrant communities. This harmful narrative not only perpetuates fear and anxiety but also contributes to an environment of hostility and discrimination. Our clinicians are on the front lines, witnessing firsthand the detrimental effects these narratives have on their patients.  The Witness to Witness program at MCN has a new campaign #WordsMatter. We invite you to support Witness to Witness today. #WitnessToWitness https://lnkd.in/eJyf3X-w

“The Biden administration is moving to protect the lives of workers,” said MCN's Amy Liebman. “This effort is particularly critical as states such as Texas and Florida are not only failing to protect workers from the heat but pursuing legislation that will cause undue harm to workers." https://lnkd.in/gMAVis-A

MCN se complace en darles la bienvenida a sus nuevos miembros de la junta directiva. El año pasado, la junta aprobó cambiar sus estatutos para ampliar su composición de 9 a 16 miembros y buscar nuevos miembros que contaran con una variedad de destrezas y perspectivas.

Las políticas de inmigración en la frontera del país deben respetar, como mínimo, los derechos básicos humanos y garantizar que no se cause más trauma y daño a quienes solicitan asilo. Esta política no cumple con estos derechos básicos. Les invitamos a leer nuestra posición oficial aquí: https://lnkd.in/gVHNrK8S

MCN applauds the proposed federal heat standard that will help thousands of workers, including immigrants laboring in our fields and building our homes. Last year was the hottest year on record and workers died. The Biden Administration is moving to save the lives of workers. Read the proposed rule here:

Our new resource is designed to save lives. Naloxone is a key part of harm reduction and can prevent death in the event of an overdose. Learn more about using, storing, and acquiring naloxone from our new resource: https://lnkd.in/ePfuKf88

Anti-immigrant rhetoric impacts patients. Clinicians need to ensure that health care spaces signal that all people are welcome and that care is delivered to all regardless of citizenship status. #WordsMatter https://lnkd.in/g_8XEdzS

Kim M. Nolte is in New York for a TIME100 Talk on the future of health care! Meeting with Arianna Huffington, TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and other movers and shakers, we were able to share knowledge with leading experts and journalists on the current state of health care so we can reimagine a better future moving forward!   TIME Senior Health Correspondent Alice Park moderated the panel with Dr. Kieran Musunuru, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Nancy Brown, CEO of American Heart Association, and Dr. Andres Acosta M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of Nutrition Obesity Research Center, Mayo Clinic hosted a panel for leaders and innovators in health care and policy!