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Practical resources and training for health care providers committed to supporting undocumented patients and immigrant communities.

This training is currently available!

Please contact Yadira Ortiz at yadi@phdreamers.org for more information and to request a training.

Pre-Health Dreamers' undocu ally training is designed for health professionals and pre-health students. This presentation defines the undocumented community and provides essential national-level data that brings awareness to the needs of this population. Our team will also discuss legislation affecting undocumented and immigrant communities and their access to health care, and how structural competency relates to undocumented immigrants. We will provide ideas for creating a safe clinical space, strengthening the connection between you and your undocumented patients, and developing partnerships that will continue to bring this training to your sites.

Immigrant Health Community Packet

This training is currently available!

Please contact Yadira Ortiz at yadi@phdreamers.org for more information and to request a training.

“Thank you to the CA-PIF, Outreach & Communications Workgroup and immigrant community experts for the Immigrant Health Community Packet below!”

BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS & A SAFE SPACE FOR UNDOCUMENTED PATIENTS

Health Care & Immigration Resources

Explore guides and resources to help health care providers understand immigration-related concerns, protect patients’ rights, and connect undocumented immigrants with health care resources.

AMA Journal of Ethics, 4 Min Read

How Can Physicians Care and Advocate for Undocumented Immigrants?

“About 11 million undocumented people are living in the U.S. today. This is one of the country’s most vulnerable populations because they frequently do not have access to health insurance and can be afraid to present for care. Physicians should understand the ethical issues that arise when supporting and caring for undocumented immigrants, refugees and asylees. "

National Immigration Law Center, 2017

NILC: Health Care Providers and Immigration EnforcementKnow Your Rights, Know Your Patients’ Rights

“The threat of increased federal immigration enforcement has raised concerns among immigrant families, some of whom may decide to forego necessary medical services out of fear that they could be putting themselves and their family members at risk. This factsheet provides advice to hospitals, medical centers, community health centers, other health care facilities, and advocates on how to prepare for and respond to (a) enforcement actions by immigration officials and (b) interactions with law enforcement that could result in immigration consequences for their patients.”

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

HOPE: California Health Care Resources for Undocumented Immigrants

“This resource guide provides a comprehensive list of affordable healthcare options. The resource guide includes services rendered, health care provider contact information, and types of fees.”