Health clinics that service immigrants are making house calls on patients too afraid to leave home

latimes.comPublished: 5/24/2025

Summary

Fear of deportation has driven undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles to skip medical appointments, but St. John’s Community Health is reaching out through its Home Visitation Program to address this growing concern, ensuring access to care for 25,000 patients regardless of their immigration status, with a focus on those dealing with chronic health issues like diabetes and hypertension.