Missed pediatric visits rose after Chicago immigration crackdown, especially among Spanish-speaking families

Thousands of pediatric patients canceled or missed doctor appointments at a large pediatric referral center in the Midwest during a recent surge in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, according to new research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego.

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