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Clinician Resource

 

This new poll, taken by Migrant Clinicians Network in January and February 2018, reflected the experiences of clinical staff from 26 states across the country. Respondents came from every corner of the clinic; occupations listed include Physician, Executive Director, Dental Assistant, Outreach Specialist, Therapist, Community Health Worker, Registered Nurse, and 24 other occupations. The poll follows up on MCN’s 2017 poll, in which 63 percent of respondents indicated that immigrant and mobile patients’ attitudes and feelings toward health care access had changed.

This new poll, taken by Migrant Clinicians Network in January and February 2018, reflected the experiences of clinical staff from 26 states across the country. Respondents came from every corner of the clinic; occupations listed include Physician, Executive Director, Dental Assistant, Outreach Specialist, Therapist, Community Health Worker, Registered Nurse, and 24 other occupations. The poll follows up on MCN’s 2017 poll, in which 63 percent of respondents indicated that immigrant and mobile patients’ attitudes and feelings toward health care access had changed.

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"The Global Report on Internal Displacement presents the latest information on internal displacement worldwide caused by conflict, violence and disasters."

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"These materials are designed to be simple and useful in helping physicians and health-care professionals to meet the needs of their patients who may be undocumented or suffering stresses related to close family or community members being undocumented.  While there are many toolkits being developed, we hope that these materials might be very easy to use and enable the physician or other health-care professional to address the most immediate needs of such patients."

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How Typical Health Insurance Works

 

An infographic illustrating the cycle of how "typical" health insurance works.

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Highlights of MCN's services and programs in action during 2016! Available in English and Spanish.

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Offers basic screening questions, common occupations and ailments associated with them, as well as recommended treatment. Also includes sample letters from clinicians to employers for restricted work.

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This resource offers training for community based organizations and workers in the aftermath of natural disasters. It includes educational materials as well as trainer guides and tools.

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Blog post from the U.S. Department of Labor highlighting common hazards during hurricane cleanup as well as links to additional readings.

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Information on keeping food and water safe for consumption and best hygiene practices in the face of disasters.

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Offers tips about potential hazards and protective strategies during disaster cleanup.

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This page highlights important tools for clinicians as well as diagnoses to consider when caring for disaster-affected patients.

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This site includes various helpful links including information on health hazards, mold remediation, respirator use, and related policy information.

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Safety Awareness for Responders to Hurricanes: Protecting Yourself While Helping Others in English and Spanish. This comprehensive guide to protective measures for cleanup workers covers a wide variety of potential hazards.

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Mold Hazards during Disaster Cleanup in English and Spanish. This resource addresses mold as a health hazard, including recommended PPE and other protective measures for workers.

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