New health center in Oakland to treat undocumented migrants
By Steve Angeles, ABS CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at 07/14/2010 5:16 PM | Updated as of 07/14/2010 5:16 PM

OAKLAND, California - A new medical center in Oakland is open, thanks to the stimulus package.

Its expected patients include the uninsured, the underinsured, and the undocumented of Alameda County.

The Frank Kiang Medical Center expects to serve about 5,000 patients, especially undocumented immigrants who have been too scared too see doctors in the past.

“A lack of immigration papers or status has become inhibiting to many Filipinos despite the fact they are the ones in need of services,â€