As American healthcare workers received COVID vaccines, many were relieved and hopeful. But many doctors who are foreign-born also describe a bittersweet feeling. They worry about family and friends back home who have little access to the vaccines. And it could be a long wait -- dozens of countries still have not received any vaccine doses.

Many Americans are putting off medical exams and routine treatment during the pandemic, the CDC says. Some are afraid of catching the virus at the hospital; others worry about putting more stress on our healthcare system. But doctors and other experts say that routine exams can expose troubling health issues -- and delays can lead to more serious problems.

The Hoosier COVID Crisis petition calls for people to avoid gatherings, wear face masks, get the vaccine when its available and advocate for government financial support for those suffering the pandemics economic effects.

Physicians Gabriel and Sarah Bosslet have been married almost 20 years. Sarah was diagnosed early this year with breast cancer. Soon, the world began dealing with another health crisis: the coronavirus pandemic.

Across the United States, there's a push to give new doctors cultural training to work with refugees and other immigrants. And some say it's the difference between healthy and sick patients.

Foreign-born doctors make up a significant percentage of the doctors practicing in the United States. But, it's getting harder for foreign-born doctors to move here.

Indiana ranks 14th in the country in terms of the percentage of hospital-affiliated doctors taking industry payments.