The officials argued the policy jeopardizes care for all residents, noting it could deter people—regardless of status—from seeking treatment
Leaders of Los Angeles County’s health departments expressed alarm Friday over a new federal policy that excludes undocumented residents from accessing federally funded health and social service programs, calling it a threat to public health.
The statement came from Dr. Barbara Ferrer of Public Health, Dr. Christina Ghaly of Health Services, and Dr. Lisa Wong of Mental Health Services…