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Unsettled: Migrant Health in the U.S.

A forum where those involved in health care meet to talk about their experiences and not feel alone. Please join us as we navigate the trials and triumphs of providing health care for the newest populations of asylum seekers in the US.Hosted by Dr. Judith Flores Hosted on Acast.

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Sep 1, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    The Undocumented Student (opens the original)

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    Join us as we discuss the financial, legal, and institutional barriers facing undocumented students pursuing medicine—from DACA uncertainty and licensing restrictions, to predatory lending and immigration battle fatigue. We also dive into why supporting these students strengthens healthcare through culturally and linguistically concordant care. Host: Judith Flores, MD Guests: Rachel Fabi, PhD Katherine Narvaez, MD, MPH, MBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    The Public Health Cost of ICE (opens the original)

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    Dr. Judith Flores speaks with Dr. Kate Sugarman about the health consequences of immigration detention in the United States. Drawing from her experience reviewing medical records from ICE detention centers, Dr. Sugarman discusses medical neglect, unsafe living conditions, barriers to specialty care, infectious disease risks, and the trauma detention can inflict on individuals and families. The conversation also explores the broader public health impact of detention and how healthcare professiona

  3. Episode · Aug 4, 2026

    Immigration and Reproductive Justice (opens the original)

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    What does reproductive justice look like for immigrant families? In this episode, we discuss how immigration policy shapes access to healthcare, prenatal care, and the ability to safely raise children. Together, we explore family separation, the ethical responsibilities of clinicians, and why equitable healthcare is essential for healthier communities. Host: Judith Flores, MD Guest: Rachel E. Fabi, PhD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Episode · Jul 21, 2026

    When Ice Brings You the Patient (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Unsettled, we examine what happens when immigration enforcement collides with healthcare. Dr. Mark Kuczewski, Dr. Amy Blair, and Dr. Theresa Nguyen join the show to discuss their recent American Journal of Bioethics publication on the ethical challenges clinicians face when treating patients in ICE custody. They explain how hospitals often apply blanket forensic patient policies—originally designed for dangerous incarcerated individuals—to immigrant patients who may pose no th

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