{"id":8261,"date":"2025-01-24T09:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/?p=8261"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:01:38","slug":"patient-communication-regarding-immigration-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/patient-communication-regarding-immigration-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Communication Regarding Immigration Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=1024%2C524&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=1024%2C524&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=350%2C179&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=768%2C393&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=1536%2C786&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?resize=600%2C307&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_561126339.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dear Valued Patients, Friends, and Families,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that many of you are experiencing a deep sense of uncertainty, fear, and even heartbreak as recent immigration policy changes have deeply impacted families in our community. At MHEDS, we want you to know that you are not alone. We stand with you and are unwaveringly committed to your health, well-being, and\u2014most of all\u2014your dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission has always been to provide fair, culturally sensitive, and compassionate care, regardless of your background, language, or immigration status. This has not changed. MHEDS is here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to reassure you that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Your health and safety are our priority! MHEDS continues to be a place where you can access the care you need without fear or judgment. While we understand that recent changes may make the concept of a &#8220;safe space&#8221; uncertain, please know that your care is confidential, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">If you or your family are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or distressed, we offer compassionate behavioral health care tailored to your needs. We encourage you to reach out\u2014our team is here to listen and help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">We have a diverse and multilingual staff to ensure that you are treated with respect and understanding in the language you feel most comfortable speaking. We will always deliver culturally competent care. It is at the heart of what we do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At MHEDS, we believe healthcare is a right of all people, not a privilege, and we are committed to walking with you in your healthcare journey, no matter what challenges we face\u2014no matter what the future holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions, concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us. The team at MHEDS is here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely,<br><strong>Alivia Haibach<\/strong><br>Chief Executive Officer<br>MHEDS<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Valued Patients, Friends, and Families, We know that many of you are experiencing a deep sense of uncertainty, fear, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":8265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142,17],"tags":[467,377,328,468,119,134,133,357,154,255,469,318],"class_list":["post-8261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature-story","category-news","tag-access-to-healthcare","tag-community","tag-cultural-diversity","tag-families","tag-health","tag-health-services","tag-healthcare","tag-immigrants","tag-mheds","tag-multicultural","tag-safe-space","tag-support"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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