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Immigrant Women's Voices Immigrants constitute a significant portion of the underserved and un-served women in New York. Compared to any other group, immigrants are less likely to have a regular source of medical care, visit a doctor or receive preventive care. While even the most sophisticated consumer can find our complex health care system difficult to navigate, the addition of language, financial and cultural barriers can make the process even more daunting for immigrants. Family planning clinics are often the sole source of health care for uninsured and underinsured women. Due to the numerous barriers faced by both immigrant women and providers in our health care system, these clinics are finding it challenging to fully address the needs of immigrant women. Since 2001, the Education Fund has been working with immigrant women and family planning providers to develop strategies to increase access to culturally and linguistically competent, reproductive health services. Past and current initiatives include:
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Women’s Health Matters is a project of the Education Fund of Family Planning Advocates of New York State,
Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York and the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of New York.