In Los Angeles, a recent ICE raid near a mobile clinic has heightened fears among immigrant residents, affecting their willingness to seek healthcare. The presence of unmarked SUVs and armed agents created a tense atmosphere, leading to increased no-show rates at healthcare facilities, which escalated from below 10% to over 30%. This ongoing fear is causing serious repercussions for community health, as many individuals are too afraid to attend medical appointments, work, or school, thereby compromising their overall well-being and public health.
"The clinic should be a safe place where people don't have to think about anything but their health, says Dr Bukola Olusanya..."
"Everybody's life has been put on pause because of this fear, said Jane. And that pause threatens community health in LA."
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