RE: [migrant_health_news] MCN calls for continued commitment to migrant patients

[Guest guest]

I apologize for the misunderstanding in

communication about swine flu and the MSFW population. With the

overwhelming volume of questions and concerns about this issue including the

fear that vulnerable populations would be neglected, some of the correspondence

may have been misstated and misinterpreted. My intention in adding the

points about farmworker issues was to advocate on their behalf and point

out that the already limited access to medical services coupled with

susceptible conditions would leave this population exposed. My intention

was only to convey that it is imperative that in any prevention and treatment

efforts MSWFs should not be neglected. Unfortunately, when it comes to

disseminating information there are limitations.

Please destroy my summary and visit CDC

for information regarding the swine flu.

I’m glad for organizations and

individuals like you who diligently serve farmworkers and their families.

Thank you for your understanding and for addressing this issue so quickly.

Israel

Israel , MSSW

MHC/Mid-Atlantic States

Tel. 919297-0066, Toll Free 800-277-6092

WWW.NCCHCA.ORG

Mark your Calendar!

NCCHCA Annual Meeting and Primary Care Conference

East Coast Migrant Stream Forum

From:

Amy K. Liebman [mailto:aliebman@...]

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

8:26 AM

migrant_health_news

Subject: [migrant_health_news] MCN

calls for continued commitment to migrant patients

Migrant

Clinicians Network Calls for Continued Commitment to Migrant Patients

" We

are concerned, given that the population we serve is largely from Mexico, that

unwarranted fear of Mexican migrants in many communities will result in their

being targeted or marginalized, " said Zuroweste, MD, Chief Medical

Officer of the Migrant Clinicians Network. " We wanted to reiterate that

unless the migrant traveled to Mexico within the recent past, their risk of

transmitting swine flu is minimal and they are at equal risk to the standing

population for contracting the disease. "

The

announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the

elevation of the pandemic alert level to Phase 4 is a step taken in order to

mobilize resources rather than to indicate a direct corollary to individual

risk. As noted in an April 26th press conference the United States

declared a public health emergency, which " allows us to free up federal,

state and local agencies and their resources for prevention and

mitigation, " Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said. Flu

cases in the United States so far have been mild.

The

CDC is the main source of all information on the swine flu. Clinicians are

reminded that reasonable risk assessment should be employed for individuals

presenting with symptoms and sound infection control strategies must remain in

place. To keep up to date visit the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

The CDC site can also be reached through our website http://www.migrantclinician.org/.

The

Migrant Clinicians Network wants to reiterate the importance of caring for all

of our patients regardless of the country of origin and encourage all

clinicians to maintain our commitment to this vulnerable population.

Amy

K. Liebman, MPA

Director

of Environmental and Occupational Health

Migrant

Clinicians Network

410.860.9850

[Guest guest]

Israel, there is no need for you to apologize. You have the right just

like everyone else to express your position and to do so freely. Heaven knows everyone

else does. So no apology needed. You are to continue to voice your position.

It is important for Latinos who are part of our community share their thoughts

in a open forum. You are to continue to do so. Gracias.

Sincerely,

Mr. Rene Quintana

Founder

Manos Unidos Inc.

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Israel

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

8:01 AM

To:

migrant_health_news ; ;

farmworkeradvocacy ; networkia ;

promotora_funding

Subject: [ ]

RE: [migrant_health_news] MCN calls for continued commitment to migrant

patients

I apologize for the misunderstanding in communication about

swine flu and the MSFW population. With the overwhelming volume of

questions and concerns about this issue including the fear that vulnerable

populations would be neglected, some of the correspondence may have been misstated

and misinterpreted. My intention in adding the points about

farmworker issues was to advocate on their behalf and point out that the

already limited access to medical services coupled with susceptible conditions

would leave this population exposed. My intention was only to convey that

it is imperative that in any prevention and treatment efforts MSWFs should not

be neglected. Unfortunately, when it comes to disseminating information

there are limitations.

Please destroy my summary and visit CDC for information

regarding the swine flu.

I’m glad for organizations and individuals like you who

diligently serve farmworkers and their families. Thank you for your

understanding and for addressing this issue so quickly.

Israel

Israel , MSSW

MHC/Mid-Atlantic States

Tel. 919297-0066,

Toll Free 800-277-6092

WWW.NCCHCA.ORG

Mark your

Calendar!

NCCHCA Annual Meeting and Primary

Care Conference

East Coast Migrant Stream Forum

From: Amy K. Liebman [mailto:aliebmanmigrantclinician (DOT) org]

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

8:26 AM

migrant_health_news

Subject: [migrant_health_news]

MCN calls for continued commitment to migrant patients

Migrant

Clinicians Network Calls for Continued Commitment to Migrant Patients

" We are

concerned, given that the population we serve is largely from Mexico, that

unwarranted fear of Mexican migrants in many communities will result in their

being targeted or marginalized, " said Zuroweste, MD, Chief Medical

Officer of the Migrant Clinicians Network. " We wanted to reiterate that

unless the migrant traveled to Mexico

within the recent past, their risk of transmitting swine flu is minimal and

they are at equal risk to the standing population for contracting the

disease. "

The

announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the

elevation of the pandemic alert level to Phase 4 is a step taken in order to

mobilize resources rather than to indicate a direct corollary to individual

risk. As noted in an April 26th press conference the United States

declared a public health emergency, which " allows us to free up federal,

state and local agencies and their resources for prevention and

mitigation, " Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said. Flu

cases in the United States

so far have been mild.

The CDC is

the main source of all information on the swine flu. Clinicians are reminded

that reasonable risk assessment should be employed for individuals presenting

with symptoms and sound infection control strategies must remain in place. To

keep up to date visit the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

The CDC site can also be reached through our website http://www.migrantclinician.org/.

The Migrant

Clinicians Network wants to reiterate the importance of caring for all of our

patients regardless of the country of origin and encourage all clinicians to

maintain our commitment to this vulnerable population.

Amy K.

Liebman, MPA

Director of

Environmental and Occupational Health

Migrant

Clinicians Network

410.860.9850

[Guest guest]

On the contrary, thank you for acting

quickly to remind all of us that farmworkers by the nature of their work

experience exposures that are outside the experience of most workers. Unfortunately,

I have learned from hard experience- as have others I’m sure- that my words outlast the event and often

convey a message I did not intend.

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Israel

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

10:01 AM

To:

migrant_health_news ; ;

farmworkeradvocacy ; networkia ;

promotora_funding

Subject: [ ]

RE: [migrant_health_news] MCN calls for continued commitment to migrant

patients

I apologize for the misunderstanding in communication about

swine flu and the MSFW population. With the overwhelming volume of

questions and concerns about this issue including the fear that vulnerable

populations would be neglected, some of the correspondence may have been

misstated and misinterpreted. My intention in adding the points about

farmworker issues was to advocate on their behalf and point out that the

already limited access to medical services coupled with susceptible conditions

would leave this population exposed. My intention was only to convey that

it is imperative that in any prevention and treatment efforts MSWFs should not

be neglected. Unfortunately, when it comes to disseminating information

there are limitations.

Please destroy my summary and visit CDC for information

regarding the swine flu.

I’m glad for organizations and individuals like you who

diligently serve farmworkers and their families. Thank you for your

understanding and for addressing this issue so quickly.

Israel

Israel , MSSW

MHC/Mid-Atlantic States

Tel. 919297-0066,

Toll Free 800-277-6092

WWW.NCCHCA.ORG

Mark your

Calendar!

NCCHCA Annual Meeting and Primary

Care Conference

East Coast Migrant Stream Forum

From: Amy K. Liebman [mailto:aliebmanmigrantclinician (DOT) org]

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

8:26 AM

migrant_health_news

Subject: [migrant_health_news]

MCN calls for continued commitment to migrant patients

Migrant

Clinicians Network Calls for Continued Commitment to Migrant Patients

" We are

concerned, given that the population we serve is largely from Mexico, that

unwarranted fear of Mexican migrants in many communities will result in their

being targeted or marginalized, " said Zuroweste, MD, Chief Medical Officer

of the Migrant Clinicians Network. " We wanted to reiterate that unless the

migrant traveled to Mexico

within the recent past, their risk of transmitting swine flu is minimal and

they are at equal risk to the standing population for contracting the disease. "

The

announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the

elevation of the pandemic alert level to Phase 4 is a step taken in order to

mobilize resources rather than to indicate a direct corollary to individual

risk. As noted in an April 26th press conference the United States

declared a public health emergency, which " allows us to free up federal,

state and local agencies and their resources for prevention and

mitigation, " Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said. Flu

cases in the United States

so far have been mild.

The CDC is

the main source of all information on the swine flu. Clinicians are reminded

that reasonable risk assessment should be employed for individuals presenting

with symptoms and sound infection control strategies must remain in place. To

keep up to date visit the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

The CDC site can also be reached through our website http://www.migrantclinician.org/.

The Migrant

Clinicians Network wants to reiterate the importance of caring for all of our

patients regardless of the country of origin and encourage all clinicians to

maintain our commitment to this vulnerable population.

Amy K.

Liebman, MPA

Director of

Environmental and Occupational Health

Migrant

Clinicians Network

410.860.9850