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University of Illinois Chicago medical students proivde critical medical care for migrants housed at Chicago Police Stations

University of Illinois Chicago medical students proivde critical medical care for migrants housed at Chicago Police Stations

WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago

September 7, 20234m 13s

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Migrants living in Chicago shelters and police stations have little or no access to health care. A local group of medical students is stepping up to help. WBEZ producer Cianna Greaves spoke with Sara Izquierdo. She’s one of the founders of the Mobile Migrant Health Team, a group of volunteer medical students providing critical care for migrants housed at police stations. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves