IMMIGRANT HEALTH

Jun 28 2025POLITICS

California's Tough Choices: Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Immigrants

California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop taking new patients for this program. And in 2027, some immigrants will...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Illinois Health Care for Immigrants: A Budget Battle

A tough decision looms over Illinois as it grapples with a budget shortfall. The state's governor, JB Pritzker, has positioned Illinois as a welcoming place for immigrants. However, the state now faces a fiscal challenge that could affect a key program. This program offers health coverage to some immigrants, regardless of their legal status. The program, which starte...

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Time Spent Around TB Cases: A Hidden Risk for Immigrants

Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky disease that can hide in the body for years. This study looked at how much time people spend around someone with TB can affect their chances of getting a hidden TB infection. The study took place over 30 months in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers checked for hidden TB infections in immigrants who had been around someone with TB. They used t...

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Measles Protection: A Look at Immigrants in Gwangju

You might think measles is a thing of the past, but it's still a big deal, especially for immigrants. These are folks who might not have gotten all the vaccinations they need. To keep measles from coming back, it's crucial to understand how many immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea, have measles antibodies in their blood. This way, experts can create special vaccinatio...

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Immigrant Adults and Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Care & Health Literacy

Immigrant adults often face health disparities compared to the general population. Health literacy—the ability to understand and use health information—plays a crucial role in managing health outcomes, including quality of life (QoL). This study explored how health literacy affects the self-care and health beliefs of adult immigrants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2...

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