No Longer Afraid - An Undocumented Immigrant's Experience in American Health Care

Explore a powerful TEDMED 2018 Talk that delves into the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the American healthcare system. Follow Denisse Rojas Marquez's personal journey as she recounts her family's experiences navigating healthcare as undocumented immigrants. Learn how her mother's forced relocation to Canada due to denied medical care in the US inspired Denisse to pursue a career in medicine and advocate for policy changes. Discover how Denisse overcame obstacles to study at a top medical school and founded an organization dedicated to helping undocumented students pursue careers in health and science. Gain insights into the struggles of vulnerable and disenfranchised communities in accessing basic healthcare, and be inspired by Denisse's determination to create a more equitable healthcare system in the United States.