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

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