 About
Migrant Health Services, Inc.
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Migrant
Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) is a private non-profit
corporation which provides access to health services
to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families
who travel to Minnesota and North Dakota to work in
agriculture.
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project has been in operation since 1973. The general
operation has not changed dramatically over the years.
In the past we have operated as many as 14 seasonal
health centers and a mobile health unit. |
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Mission
Statement/Goal
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To provide primary health care services to migrant and seasonal
farmworkers and their families.
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Objectives
include the provision of:
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Health
assessments
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Voucher
referrals for: physician care,
dental services, pharmacy, vision
needs, and limited emergency
services |
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Extensive
diabetes patient education
and research
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Prenatal
education, care, and follow-up |
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Home
visits
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Case
management including follow-up
with home base providers |
| WIC
program services |
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Translation |
| Health
education (English and Spanish) |
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Advocacy
for women and children who are
victims of sexual assault and/or
battering |
| Education
and counseling services for clients
affected by chemical dependency |
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