Policy Pulse: Examining the Impact of Federal and NH State Policies on Immigrant Health
Policy Pulse: Impact of Federal and NH State Policies on Immigrant Health
Free Online Training – May 29, 2025, 1:00–2:00 PM
Concord, NH – As federal and state policies increasingly intersect with public health, the New Hampshire Public Health Association (NHPHA) invites health professionals, community leaders, and the public to a critical online event: “Policy Pulse: Impact of Federal and NH State Policies on Immigrant Health.” This free 1-hour Zoom session will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
With enforcement efforts ramping up and new legal uncertainties emerging, this timely training will provide practical tools, essential legal knowledge, and guidance for healthcare and service providers navigating the complex and often sensitive situations involving immigration status and access to care.
Registration is required and available here:
Topics Covered Include:
Overview of immigration statuses and related health program eligibility
Federal and NH policy updates impacting immigrant health
Legal rights of patients and responsibilities of providers during ICE actions
Best practices to protect patient safety and confidentiality
Resources to support undocumented individuals and health care staff
Featured Speakers:
Iraida Muñoz (she/her/ella)
Public Health Strategist, City of Nashua
Iraida brings deep expertise from her work serving immigrant and refugee communities across New Hampshire, including her time as a Public Health Equity Officer in one of NH’s only “Welcoming Communities.”
Katherine Harake (she/her)
Regional Campaign Manager, ACLU of New Hampshire
Katherine Harake is a regional campaign manager for the ACLU NH. She engages in grassroots organizing, outreach, and education to support communities and advance civil liberties at the local level. She lives in the Seacoast area.
Why It Matters:
Recent changes at the federal level have intensified immigration enforcement, including in previously protected spaces like hospitals and clinics. In New Hampshire, some law enforcement agencies have taken on expanded immigration roles, increasing fear and reducing health care access among immigrant communities. This session equips providers and advocates with the knowledge to respond ethically, confidently, and lawfully.
This event is part of NHPHA’s ongoing commitment to health equity and inclusive public health practices for all Granite Staters, regardless of immigration status.