Grand Rounds - Dr. Amy Zeidan - Health and health rights of immigrants in the US

In this episode, Alex and Venk give the virtual stage to Dr. Amy Zeidan from Emory University. She is an experienced and passionate advocate for helping those most in need - particularly immigrants to the United States. She gave Grand Rounds to our department January 24, 2023 and we share that with you here.   Summary The United States immigration system is exceedingly complex and results in barriers to care for structurally vulnerable immigrant populations. Immigration status alone is a social determinant of health with historical, economic, social and political implications related to healthcare 'access'. As a result, the emergency department may be one of the most reliable and safe points of entry into the health system for immigrant populations, as 'access' to routine care may seem unattainable. EM physicians are well positioned to provide high quality and structurally competent care to immigrant populations seeking care in the ED, as well as facilitating community-academic partnerships to address external barriers to care. Doctor Zeidan will provide an overview of the US immigration system, how it impacts health seeking behaviors, and discuss strategies and considerations for care delivery for immigrant populations.   Objectives: 1) Explore the structure and context of the US immigration system and how this impacts the health of immigrants 2) Discuss the barriers to care faced by immigrants that impact health seeking behaviors (both inside and outside of the hospital) 3) Consider the role of EM physicians in supporting the health rights of immigrants on shift and beyond the hospital   Contacts: TWITTER - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda; @Amyjwal INSTAGRAM – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch EMAIL - [email protected]