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2015 UCLA Blum Center Summer Scholars Program
We are now accepting applications for the UCLA Blum Center Summer Scholars Program! Now in its third year, the Summer Scholars Program is designed to support training and field experience for graduate students focused on issues related to poverty and improved health outcomes in Latin America.
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Separating Facts from Fiction: Public Health Implications of Child Migrants from Central America
Thanks to all who attended our panel, co-hosted with the Latin American Institute, "Separating Facts from Fiction: Public Health Implications of Child Migrants from Central America"
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"Those safe from deportation now need access to affordable health care services"
UCLA Blum Center Director Michael Rodriguez co-authored an opinion piece in the November 25th publication of The Sacramento Bee calling for improved access to health services for undocumented immigrants. While President Barack Obama's November 20th announcement to protect 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation is a positive step, it does not do enough to grant access to health services.
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