Immigrant medicine north of the border - Latinos often prefer treatment in their native countries

“Olivia Palomino’s latest trip to the dentist included a lengthy plane ride and a trip through customs.

Despite having U.S. health insurance, the Kings Beach resident and many other local expatriate Mexicans, often head to a doctor south of the border rather than brave the costs and unfamiliarity of the U.S. medical system.

The trips home become a minor exodus during school breaks when Latino families return to their native countries to visit family, pick up work and make appointments with family doctors and dentists.”

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