Refugee Health

Refugee Health & Resettlement:
Piecing It Together - Together

Local Public Health and VOLAG Forum
January 24, 2012

- A chance to dialogue for both newcomers and experienced persons working with refugee populations-

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Who should attend:	Local Public Health - metro and out state area Voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG) case managers and program managers Clinic staff providing health care for new refugee arrivals Community organizations supporting refugees to access health care (morning session & resettlement presentation)
When:	9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where:	MN Department of Health - Snelling Office Park (click for directions) Mississippi Room 1645 Energy Park Drive Saint Paul, MN 55108

Morning Session

The Role of the Medical Social Worker: A New Support for Complex Medical Cases
Marge Higgins, Medical Social Worker; Anna Carpenter, Social Work Intern

Getting to Know Local Public Health's Systems for Health Screening and Primary Care Referrals
A round-robin activity

Mental Health
Sue Johnston, LICSW
- Current mental health trends in refugees arriving to Minnesota
- Concerns to be aware of as public health nurses and resettlement case managers
- Resources for referrals and hands-on support

Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Session

Resettlement: The Big Picture / Health and Resettlement / Q & A

Complex Case Studies: Interactive Activity
- What did we learn?
- What are the unanswered questions?
- Where are the gaps?
- What can we take away as best practice?

Pre-registration required
Registration is open through January 19.
Select the Refugee Health & Resettlement: Piecing It Together - Together event from the drop down list.

CEU's offered, no fee.

For more information, contact Sue Dicker or call 651-201-5510.

Planning Committee for this event: MDH Refugee Health Program, MN Council of Churches, World Relief MN, International Institute of MN, St. Paul Ramsey County Public Health, Olmsted County Public Health.