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“The Community Is Terrified”: How Political Rhetoric Affects Immigrants’ Ability to Access Health Care
Undocumented immigrants struggle when they need to access medical care. “Undocumented immigrants don’t have access to insurance; they can’t buy insurance through the marketplace,” says Mayra Casas Jac...
When immigrants move to a new country, they tend to settle in a neighborhood where immigrants from their country of origin have already built a community. Think about the various Chinatowns and Little...
Did you know that having a playground in your neighborhood could affect the health of people who live there? The amount of education you receive? Whether you have a strong community who will support y...
Your Donation Dollars Support Community Health
As we approach the holiday season, many of us anticipate gatherings with loved ones. We look forward to showing care and appreciation for family and friends through sharing time, food and perhaps even...
Election Day is Tuesday November 5th, and polls will be open that day 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For those of us who care about community health, this year’s election offers many opportunities to weigh in...
How Immigrants Access Healthcare
How does immigration status affect one’s ability to access healthcare in the United States? The answer depends on many factors, including whether that person has documentation to show she is legally i...
Reine Kukwikila came to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her first job upon arriving was at the airport, where she washed dishes. Over time she has become a Community Health Wo...
PRESS RELEASE: HCAN CEO Departing for New Role
Health Care Access Now (HCAN) CEO Sarah Mills is leaving HCAN to take on a new role at Partnerships for Advancing Community Health (PACH).
- Mills’ last day is September 27, 2024
- In her new role, ...
What is a Community Health Worker?
Often when we reflect on our interactions with health care, we think of the doctors and nurses who examine our bodies and prescribe a plan of action. But how do we know who to see in the first place? ...
Those of us in health care circles already know there are many factors which impact a person’s health. It’s not just about access to insurance or ability to make a doctor’s appointment. Secure housing...
