Refugee & Immigrant Health Archives

Haitian Migrants Face Unique Challenges Finding U.S. Housing

family of haitian migrants cross the Rio Grande holding children

Geopolitical forces and natural disasters continue to displace Haitian people, creating a perfect storm of people who turn to the ER in search of shelter in the U.S.

What Is Spiritual Distress? Once Identified, Chaplaincy Could Be a Bridge to Mental Health Treatment

Integrating spiritual care into primary care addresses spiritual distress in immigrant and refugee patients, study finds.

Community Insights Survey Debunks Three Misconceptions About Immigrant and Refugee Health Care Engagement

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The Immigrant & Refugee Health Canter, the Immigrant Task Force, and NRC Health team up to survey BMC who were patients born outside the U.S.

Researcher Refuses to Give Up on His Public Health Efforts in Russia and Ukraine

Boston Medical Center Physician and Researcher details four ways he remains involved during the war in Ukraine.

Health Equity vs. Health Equality: What’s the Difference?

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BMC’s Elena Mendez-Escobar and Thea James explain health equity vs. health equality and what they each mean in a medical setting.

Bettering Chagas Disease Screening Is an Immigrant Health Equity Issue

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Leaders of a new public health initiative discuss the challenges of raising awareness of Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease that is likely increasing in prevalence in the U.S.

A Mobile Prenatal Clinic Is Breaking Barriers for Pregnant Refugee Patients

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Refugee women are at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, often due to a lack of healthcare access. A mobile clinic aims to change that.

The Health Consequences of Family Separation at the Border

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Refugee health expert Sondra Crosby, MD discusses the health consequences for migrant children and how the U.S. asylum process needs to change.

Immigrant Rights: 5 Executive Actions for Biden on Day One

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The newly elected Biden-Harris Administration has the opportunity to wield executive authority to stand up for immigrant rights and signal America’s renewed commitment to human rights.

Hospital Covers Green Card Medical Exam for Immigrant Employees

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In the complex process of applying for citizenship, Boston Medical Center Health System has made one step more accessible by covering employees’ civil surgeon exams in its insurance plans.