Caring Across Cultures: Bridging Gaps in Migrant Healthcare with Naomi Marroquin

About this episode

Naomi Marroquin discusses her journey and the challenges faced by migrant workers in accessing healthcare.

In this episode of My City, My Health, host Laurna Evans Lindsay sits down with Naomi Marroquin, a dedicated healthcare team leader serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Iowa. Naomi shares her journey from growing up in an immigrant-rich community to advocating for better healthcare access. She discusses the challenges migrant workers face, the impact of mobile clinics, and the importance of bilingual and bicultural healthcare professionals. 00:00 - 00:18 | Introduction to the Podcast & Guest 00:19 - 03:12 | Naomi’s Background & Passion for Migrant Health 03:13 - 05:10 | The Role of a Community Health Worker 05:11 - 07:35 | Challenges in Healthcare Access & Resource Limitations 07:36 - 09:30 | The Importance of Mobile Clinics for Migrant Workers 09:31 - 11:07 | How Being Bilingual & Bicultural Shapes Patient Care 11:08 - 13:37 | Needed Improvements in Healthcare for Migrant Populations 13:38 - 16:31 | Advice for Future Healthcare Professionals 16:32 - 19:23 | Avoiding Burnout & Self-Care as a Healthcare Worker 19:24 - 21:21 | Closing Remarks & Where to Find Naomi Connect with Us: Visit My City My Health: www.mycity.health Linktree…

People in this episode

Host: Laurna Evans Lindsay

Guest: Naomi Marroquin

Topics covered

• migrant healthcare
• community health
• bilingual care
• mobile clinics
• healthcare access

Keywords

• migrant health
• healthcare access
• community health worker
• mobile clinics
• bilingual healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My City My Health INC

Places: Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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