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Desde diabetes hasta seguros médicos: estos cómics ayudan a inmigrantes a entender el sistema de salud de EE.UU.
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 10 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Llegas a Estados Unidos, con miedos pero también con la maleta llena de sueños por cumplir. Consigues tu primer empleo, un trabajo de la construcción que durará algunos meses. Poco después, caes enfermo con síntomas de gripe, dejas de percibir ingresos y no sabe...
Key takeaway Y es por esta razón que la organización sin fines de lucro Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) creó una manera sencilla y creativa para ayudar: cómics para entender ese sistema.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where the international border presents unique healthcare challenges, the work of Migrant Clinicians Network takes on particular significance. The organization's use of comics to explain the US healthcare system could be especially beneficial in this community, where many residents have family ties or personal experiences with migration. By providing clear, accessible information about healthcare options and medical insurance, MCN's materials can help alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty that comes with navigating a new and complex system. For local healthcare providers, these resources may also offer a valuable tool for supporting patients who are new to the area or unfamiliar with the US healthcare landscape. As El Paso continues to grow and evolve as a binational community, initiatives like MCN's comic book project can play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing among its diverse population.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Llegas a Estados Unidos, con miedos pero también con la maleta llena de sueños por cumplir. Consigues tu primer empleo, un trabajo de la construcción que durará algunos meses. Poco después, caes enfermo con síntomas de gripe, dejas de percibir ingresos y no sabe...
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