Clinician's Corner
The "Clinician's Corner" provides a collection of resources for providers working with refugee populations, including a quick guide for conducting initial refugee health assessments.
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University of Minnesota Global Health Program
Weekly parasite case study
Refugee Health Assessment Quick Guide
Additional Resources
University of Minnesota Global Health Program
View presentations and videos from the University of Minnesota Global Health program.
Featured videos are located under the "Minnesota Department of Health, University of Minnesota Clinician's Corner" section in the Global Health Open Access Lecture Library:
Attention: Non-MDH link
- Immunization Issues in Immigrants and Refugees by Elizabeth Barnett
- Domestic Screening Guidelines for Refugees by Susan Dicker
- Acculturation and Use of Interpreters/Health Care Interpreting by Kevin Larsen
- Mental Health in Resettlement and Adjustment by Georgi Kroupin
Weekly parasite case study
Test your knowledge of parasites with a weekly case study on the blog: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites: A Parasitologist's View of the World. Attention: Non-MDH link
Refugee Health Assessment Quick Guide
A quick reference for the components of the Refugee Health Assessment used by the state of Minnesota. The quick guide closely mirrors the CDC's Guidelines for the U.S. Domestic Medical Examination for Newly Arriving Refugees. However, some policies and protocols may vary by state. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Tuberculosis Quick Guide
Screening and Diagnosis | Treatment | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Tuberculosis
- Hepatitis B Quick Guide
Vaccination Status | Screening | Diagnosis | Reporting Cases | Treatment | Risk Reduction | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Hepatitis B
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Quick Guide
Screening and Diagnosis | Treatment | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Parasitic Infections Quick Guide
Screening and Diagnosis | Treatment | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Parasites
- Malaria Quick Guide
Screening and Diagnosis | Treatment | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Malaria
- Child Lead Screening Quick Guide
Screening | Risk Reduction | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Child Lead Screening
- Refugee Mental Health Quick Guide
Assessment and Cultural Issues | Treatment | Rationale | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Mental Health
- Working with Medical Interpreters Quick Guide
Guidelines for Using Medical Interpreters | Medical Interpreter Facts | References/Journal Articles | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Medical Interpreters
- Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment Quick Guide
Purpose of Assessment | Components of Assessment | Special Considerations | Reimbursement | Voluntary Resettlement Agencies (VOLAGS) | Full Provider Guide Chapter: Initial Refugee Health Assessment
Additional Resources
Minnesota Refugee Health Provider Guide
This manual is designed to be a reference document for health care providers who perform the Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment exam.
- To request a print copy of the Minnesota Refugee Health Provider Guide, call 1-800-657-3970 or 651-201-5503, or fax 651-201-5501.
Immigrant and Refugee Health
Resources from the CDC for working with immigrant and refugee populations. Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
Frequently Requested
Metro Refugee Health Task Force
Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment Form
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Health Resources Directory for Diverse Cultural Communities
Diverse Community Media Directory
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