Refugee Health Provider Resources

Clinical resources for health professionals who administer and coordinate the refugee health assessment exam, including forms for health screening, population-specific medical information, and an online refugee health CME module.

• Minnesota Refugee Health Provider Guide
  Manual designed as a reference document for health care providers who perform the Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment exam. Each chapter includes clinical resources and references.
  Introduction | Refugee Health Program | The Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment | Immunizations | Tuberculosis | Hepatitis B | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Parasitic Infections | Malaria | Child Lead Screening | Refugee Mental Health | Working with Medical Interpreters | Glossary

• Forms for Health Screening
  An initial refugee health assessment is recommended for all primary refugees within 90 days of their arrival in Minnesota.
  • Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment Form (PDF: 111KB/4 pages) Updated 1/14/10
  • Outcome Report Form (PDF: 26KB/1 page)

• eSHARE
  The Electronic System for the Health Assessment of Refugees (eSHARE) is the Minnesota Refugee Health Program's data collection tool. Includes frequently asked questions and an informational flyer.

• CME Refugee Health Online Module
  Designed to help physicians understand health issues of refugee populations, including: tropical health, overseas medical examination requirements, reporting requirements for communicable diseases, and awareness of reimbursement options for medical services. From the Medical Society of the State of New York. Attention: Non-MDH link

• EthnoMed
  Addresses cultural beliefs and medical issues on the health care of recent immigrants; includes clinical topics and multilingual patient education materials. Developed by Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington. Attention: Non-MDH link

• Minnesota Civil Surgeons
  United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-designated medical providers in Minnesota who can sign off on the I-693 medical exam. Includes Civil Surgeons' Frequently Asked Questions and additional resources regarding the adjustment of status exam and immigration.

• International Adoptees from Haiti Arriving in Minnesota
  Helpful information for health care providers, international adoption agencies, and parents of adoptees from Haiti arriving into Minnesota due to the recently announced humanitarian parolee policy.

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For more information on the Refugee Health Program, please call 651-201-5414 (Twin Cities) or 877-676-5414 or use our IDEPC Comment Form.