SUMMARY: In Salinas, California, known as the “salad bowl of the U.S.”, immigrant workers from Mexico mainly handle the agricultural labor. Taylor Farms has introduced an innovative healthcare model for its employees through an app called MiSalud, which connects them with Mexican healthcare professionals for mental and physical health consultations. The service, free for employees and their families, aims to address chronic health issues prevalent among agricultural workers. MiSalud is designed to alleviate cultural and linguistic barriers, making healthcare more accessible. This initiative reflects efforts to improve workers’ health, ultimately benefiting both employees and the agricultural sector.

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SUMMARY: Taylor Farms, a major packaged salad supplier in Salinas, California, is utilizing the app MiSalud to provide health consultations for its largely immigrant workforce from Mexico. The app connects employees to Spanish-speaking health coaches in Mexico, who offer guidance but cannot prescribe medications. Approximately 5,600 out of 6,400 employees have registered, with 2,300 using the service. The initiative aims to improve health and reduce costs. MiSalud addresses cultural barriers and focuses on relevant health issues, such as obesity and mental health, while promoting wellness through peer support and traditional practices.

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SUMMARY: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson University’s primary care clinic in Walhalla addresses healthcare gaps for uninsured and primarily Hispanic patients. Many travel long distances for care from bilingual nurse practitioner Michelle Deem. Despite being known for football, Clemson is expanding its healthcare services with state funding to support rural health initiatives. However, many Southern states, including South Carolina, have not fully embraced Medicaid expansion, limiting access for low-income adults. Advocacy groups aim to change this, seeking to improve healthcare access amid broader rural health challenges, including hospital closures and inequitable health outcomes in the region.

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