Arizona hospital near border preparing for Title 42's end, possible migrant surge

A surge at the southwest border could be what local communities are facing, as Title 42 is set to expire May 11.

It's a public health policy that allows for quick deportations put in place during the Trump administration, but the Biden administration has tried to end it for over a year now.

In Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, only one hospital serves the permanent population and undocumented immigrants crossing.

"When a migrant comes in, they get the same care everybody else gets," said Dr. Robert Trenschel, the president and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center.

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The area’s only hospital spent $26 million in uncompensated care for migrants between December 2021 and November 2022 – a majority going to the emergency department and maternity unit.

The emergency department received about 200 ...