Migrant Clinicians Network’s Post

Do you know the difference between health equity and health equality? 🤔 While they might sound similar, their approaches to achieving better health outcomes couldn't be more different. 🚑 In our latest blog, we dive into the crucial distinctions between these two concepts and explore why understanding them is vital for healthcare providers, policymakers, and organizations. 📈 Discover how targeted interventions and tailored solutions can transform public health and why professional language services are essential in this mission. https://lnkd.in/gTYJRjwj #languagelinesolutions #languageline #languageservices #languageaccess #translationservices #healthequality

Looks like a promising model that's needed now more than ever! 🕊️ "The Crosscurrents Dialogue Model (CDM) was developed to explore if Americans with different political perspectives could have useful policy conversations. To date, the CDM participants have addressed 10 separate topics such as health care and immigration and reached agreements each time. CDM provides evidence that the divide between politically diverse Americans can be bridged adequately to agree on specific recommendations for action." #dialogue #conversations #courageousconversations #difficultconversations #dei #policy #publichealth #healthequity #problemsolving

It’s 2024, and I, a Forensic psychiatrist, may find this while reviewing clinical records… “The noncitizen reports…” Reminder: Whether a patient comes from jail or an immigration center, they are human, and they are *patients* you’re serving. Words matter! When documenting your clinical notes, you can use “Patient reported” or their name “John reported.” If you need a reminder for person centered language across a variety of populations, here’s a start https://lnkd.in/gVGx3QfA #immigration #justice #patientcenteredcare #humanity

Navigating the crossroads of healthcare and immigration, a dedicated physician dispels myths, offering a beacon of hope to immigrant communities wary of accessing vital health services. For a more detailed exploration of this critical issue, here is the full article which first appeared on the California Health Report. Link to the article here: https://bit.ly/3IqHts9

social cohesion and inclusion beyond politics can be achieved through professional systems like the ones deployed in Health care systems...this rural citizens inclusion will go a long way in national stability... https://lnkd.in/dpUejfTN

This is a welcome update on Dahlgren & Whitehead's determinants of health conceptual model; framed in the idea, to borrow from Camara Jones "racism is the water we all swim in". To borrow further from Dr Elana Curtis and apply an indigenous lens, colonisation and imperialism are the poisoned water sources of systemically racist societies. Decolonisation, anti-colonial action and indigenisation needs to sit alongside anti-racism to achieve health equity. #indigenoushealthequity #anticolonial #antiracism #indigenousdeterminantsofhealth

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay 🌍 How can migrants and refugees be actively involved in health promotion and policy processes to improve their own health outcomes? What role can #digital and #mental health interventions play? And which challenges do healthcare workers face in delivering high-quality care? Tune in and watch the session to find out what experts at #WHSMelbourne2024 had to say: https://lnkd.in/enemuzki

Refugee and migrant health has been one of my main research intetests during past few years. I am pleased being able to contribute to the WHS continuous agenda on migration health. I salud Prof. Luciano Saso’s leadership in this fundamental domain.

📣 Research Paper of the Week! Important review describing how healthcare organisations can reduce ethnic inequalities using anti-racist interventions by Jen Yip and Kevin Fenton CBE FFPH FRCP PhD Three levels of action highlighted: 👉 For individuals - group-based health education and providing culturally tailored interventions 👉 For communities - participation in all aspects of care pathway that empowers communities 👉 For policy makers - structural interventions including minimum wage policies and integrating non-medical interventions such as housing support in clinical care Well worth a read! #healthienqualities #EquitableNHS

#CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek To better serve our ethnically diverse communities, we request the following changes to your health screening practices: 1. **Simplified Screening Letters:** Ensure that screening invitation letters are written in easy-to-read language. 2. **Native Language Options:** Provide letters in the native languages of the communities you serve to enhance engagement. 3. **Detailed Early Detection Information:** Include more information about the benefits of early detection to reassure and encourage women to participate. 4. **Alternative Screening Methods:** Offer different types of screening procedures to accommodate varying comfort levels and preferences. 5. **Positive Messaging:** Use positive and encouraging language to motivate women to take proactive steps for their health. These changes will help increase participation and improve health outcomes for women in our community. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust NHS England Healthwatch England Thames Valley Cancer Alliance NHS Transformation Directorate NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board Reading Borough Council Wokingham Borough Council West Berkshire Council