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Tag: immigrant health

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Why Immigration Facilities Are Struggling To Contain A Mumps Outbreak Among Detained Migrants

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 23, 2019 · More than 500 cases have been confirmed in Texas immigration facilities, and quarantines are taking a toll on migrants’ legal cases and mental health.

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More Than 400 Mumps Cases Confirmed In Texas Immigrant Facilities

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on July 29, 2019 · Immigration officials have yet to contain a mumps outbreak that started in October 2018. 

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One In Seven Adults In Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Public Benefits In 2018

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 22, 2019 · People are refusing these benefits out of fear it will impact their green card status.

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Fearing Deportation, Some Immigrants Opt Out Of Health Benefits For Their Kids

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on June 22, 2018 · A growing number of American children are losing out on Medicaid — and other programs — because their parents are undocumented immigrants and fear detainment and deportation.

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