Minnesota's healthcare system is strained as immigrants fear leaving their homes due to ICE operations and deportations. This has led to a decrease in medical visits for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, causing patients' health to deteriorate. To address this issue, a network of healthcare providers and volunteers offers house calls, delivers medications and food, and arranges transportation for those too afraid to leave their homes. Despite the efforts, fear remains pervasive among immigrant communities who feel unsafe even in public spaces like schools and churches.
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