In 2023, a record number of migrants arrived at the U.S. southern border, many of them malnourished and ill. With more than 1,700 migrants accessing healthcare through their services the previous year, the Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) headquartered in Austin played a critical role in providing medical care to those in urgent need.
Kim Nolte, CEO of MCN emphasized the importance of prenatal care in reducing healthcare costs and minimizing risks for both the mother and baby. Newly arrived migrants often struggle to navigate the healthcare system, with many lacking knowledge of how to seek medical attention. Trust issues and concerns about immigration status can also deter individuals from seeking care. Distance from federally-funded health centers, which offer full subsidies for visits, poses a challenge for some migrants. Language barriers and financial constraints further hinder access to healthcare for this population.
Under Nolte’s leadership, MCN serves as a strong advocate for migrants seeking healthcare. They provide triage services at immigration shelters, help schedule medical appointments, and continue to support asylum seekers as they progress through their immigration journey. The organization is dedicated to bridging the gap in healthcare access for vulnerable migrant populations and ensuring they receive the support they need during their time in the U.S.
The Migrant Clinicians Network plays a vital role in providing medical care to newly arrived migrants who often lack knowledge of how to seek medical attention due to trust issues or concerns about immigration status. Many face language barriers or financial constraints that hinder access to healthcare services.
Nolte emphasized that prenatal care is crucial in reducing healthcare costs and minimizing risks for both mother and baby.
The organization offers triage services at immigration shelters where newly arrived migrants are assessed for their immediate medical needs.
Additionally, MCN helps schedule medical appointments with federally-funded health centers that offer full subsidies for visits.
Asylum seekers are also supported by MCN throughout their immigration journey.
MCN is committed to bridging the gap in healthcare access for vulnerable migrant populations by ensuring they receive necessary support during their time in the U.S.
