Illinois College of Emergency Physicians - Serving Migrant Communities

Serving Migrant Communities

Part 1: New Neighbors: The Migrant Experience and Innovations in Healthcare

Theme: “Bridging Stories and Solutions: Understanding, Innovating, and Serving Migrant Communities”

Panelists:

Kelley Baumann, MPH
Wayne Detmer, MD
Luis Fernando Garcia
Terry Gallagher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNL
Sara Izquierdo, MPH, M2 at UICOM
Stephan Koruba, FNP-BC

Objectives:

Humanizing the Issue and Exploring Cultural Contexts
Provide a platform for migrants to share their stories and experiences in accessing healthcare in Chicago, while also delving into the cultural contexts and diverse backgrounds of migrant populations. This helps participants understand the lived experiences of migrants and the unique healthcare needs of different communities.
Identifying Systemic Challenges and Showcasing Best Practices
Discuss the systemic challenges and structural barriers impacting migrant communities’ access to healthcare, including immigration policies, language barriers, and discrimination. Simultaneously, highlight innovative models of healthcare delivery and advocacy initiatives that have successfully improved healthcare access and outcomes for migrants in Chicago.

Part 2: Being Neighborly: Advocacy, Policy Change, and Social Justice

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Theme: “Advocating for Equity: Policy Change, Collaboration, and Social Justice in Migrant Healthcare”

Panelists:
Alexander Sloboda, MD, MPH
Stephen Brown, MSW, LCSW
Nicholas Cozzi, MD, MBA
Stephan Koruba, FNP-BC
Elizabeth Davis, MD

Objectives:

Policy Landscape Analysis and Empowering Communities
Provide an overview of the current policy landscape related to migrant healthcare in Chicago and equip participants with advocacy skills and strategies for engaging policymakers. Explore how policies impact healthcare access and outcomes for migrants, and discuss strategies for empowering migrant communities to advocate for their own healthcare needs.
Strengthening Partnerships and Promoting Social Justice
Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among healthcare providers, policymakers, community organizations, and migrant advocacy groups to strengthen partnerships and coordinate efforts to address healthcare disparities. Discuss the intersection of healthcare, immigration, and social justice, emphasizing the importance of advocacy for migrant healthcare within broader struggles for social justice and human right

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