Migration is not just for birds in winter and summer! Recently there has been a lot of talk in the media regarding immigration to both the US and Canada. December 18 is International Migrant’s Day. Health issues affecting migrants—also known as immigrants or emigrants, depending which way these folks are headed—are a worldwide concern and can affect us all. What is important to know about migrant health?

An immigrant is a person who comes to a country with intent to settle in the new country—the country they are emigrating from is the one that they are leaving. [ Read More