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Judge blocks health insurance access for DACA recipients in 19 states, D.C.

Sean Stangland, Associate Editor
Published: December 10, 2024
TOPICS: Immigration
Abstract
A federal judge on Monday granted a stay against a final rule allowing more than 100,000 noncitizen Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
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Thousands of DACA recipients can enroll in health insurance coverage

Sean Stangland, Associate Editor
Published: November 08, 2024
TOPICS: Immigration
Abstract
A final rule change allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act until Jan. 15, 2025.
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‘Positive MOM’ encourages pediatricians to make families feel welcome, supported

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: November 04, 2024
TOPICS: Immigration, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Elayna Fernandez, an author and storyteller, shared how the relationships developed between her family and their pediatricians helped create a safe and supportive environment when they needed it most.
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AMA House of Delegates meeting: FAAP elected to board; pediatric-related policies approved

Ariel E. Carpenter, M.D., FAAP, Zarah Iqbal, M.D., FAAP, and Sarah M. Marsicek M.D., FAAP
Published: August 01, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy, Child Health Financing, Immigration, Medical Education, Workforce
Abstract
The meeting included discussion of numerous pediatric issues.
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AAP continues advocacy efforts amid federal immigration policy changes

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 18, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration
Abstract
A new policy enacted by the Biden administration is designed to help keep immigrant families together and assist Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in obtaining work visas.
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Study: Mass vaccination helped mitigate measles outbreak in Chicago migrant shelter

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 16, 2024
TOPICS: Immigration, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
There have been 57 confirmed measles cases associated with the shelter, but modeling shows that figure could have been significantly higher without quick work to vaccinate residents and investigate suspected cases.
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Child-centered care needed at U.S. border facilities, AAP leaders say

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration, International Child Health
Abstract
AAP Executive Committee leaders visited several sites in Arizona and Mexico along the Southwest border.
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Dr. Chung recounts how AAP, pediatricians rose to challenges of past year

Anne Halston, Director of Member News
Published: October 21, 2023
TOPICS: Federal Policy, Immigration, Social Media
Abstract
In her plenary address Saturday, Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP, reflected on the accomplishments of the AAP and members during her year as president.
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Pediatricians are vital resource for immigrant children with disabilities

Ellen J. Fremion, M.D., FACP, FAAP, and Vrunda Vithalani, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 01, 2023
TOPICS: Disabilities, Immigration
Abstract
The number of immigrant children with disabilities is unknown, but they experience significant barriers to accessing medical care and community support services.
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Study: Discriminatory state laws linked with poor health among Latino children

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 15, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration, Legislation, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Authors called for pediatricians to advocate for changes.
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Reform humanitarian system for migrant children: Leadership Conference speaker

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: August 08, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Community Pediatrics, Immigration, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
The immigrant detention system is outdated and a profound mismatch with children and families crossing the border.
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Pediatricians report 18.5% of patient families have limited proficiency with English

from AAP Research
Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS: Immigration, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
The percentage of children who speak a language other than English at home increased from 8.5% in 1979 to 21.3% in 2021, according to a Census Bureau survey.
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AAP advocacy focuses on care, safety of immigrant children

Devin Mazziotti, Washington Correspondent
Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration, International Child Health, Safety
Abstract
Following the deaths of an 8-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the AAP continues to call for changes to CBP facilities to keep children safe.
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AAP continues advocating for humane treatment of children at border

AAP President Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP
Published: May 09, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration
Abstract
The balance of reducing trauma to children and adolescents and the need to process thousands of people daily is an obvious struggle.
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Joint report from AAP, Migration Policy Institute aims to improve care of migrant children

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: April 24, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration, Psychosocial Issues, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
New recommendations focus on helping children once they leave federal custody and transition to U.S. communities.
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Pediatricians launch medical evaluation clinics for asylum-seekers

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Community Health Services, Immigration, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
Exams help document evidence of the physical and psychological consequences of torture, human trafficking and sexual abuse.
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U.S. child population decreasing, becoming more diverse

from AAP Research
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Ethics/Bioethics, Growth/Development Milestones, Immigration, Native American Child Health, Research Methods & Statistics, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
The number of children living in the U.S. decreased by 1.6 million from 2010 to 2020.
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Expert recounts complexities of immigrant children at border, with call to action

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: October 10, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration
Abstract
A special expert for the U.S. federal court overseeing the treatment of migrant children described the crisis at the Southern border and challenges for pediatricians.
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How pediatricians can promote language development in bilingual children

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 17, 2021
TOPICS: Cognition/Language/Learning Disorders, Immigration, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Mariana Glusman, M.D., FAAP, a native of Mexico, answers common questions about raising a bilingual child.
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AAP toolkits bundle resources for easy access

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: July 01, 2021
TOPICS: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism/ASD, Environmental Health, Immigration, Nutrition, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Social Media, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
Toolkits address topics such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, food insecurity, immunizations and environmental health.
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