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Ukrainians Arriving in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program will assist Ukrainian newcomers and their sponsors with navigating health resources and coordinating the health examination for the newcomers.
Health screening and immunizations
Tuberculosis screening
- Humanitarian parole through the Uniting for Ukraine program
Ukrainian citizens 2 years and older who received temporary parole under the USCIS: Uniting for Ukraine program must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.
County Local Public Health Agency or Clinic Address Phone Number Anoka Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services Call clinic for assistance 763-324-4240 Blue Earth and neighboring counties Open Door Health Center 309 Holly Lane
Mankato, MN 56001507-388-2120 Carver Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415612-543-5555 Chisago Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415612-543-5555 Dakota Minnesota Community Care Farmington Clinic 19685 Pilot Knob Rd
Farmington, MN 55024651-602-7500 Freeborn Mayo Clinic Health System: Albert Lea 404 W Fountain St
Albert Lea, MN 56007507-668-2121 Hennepin Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415612-543-5555 Itasca and neighboring counties Scenic Rivers Health Services 303 Main Ave
Bigfork, MN 56628218-743-3232 Grand Itasca Clinic 1601 Golf Course Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744218-326-3401 Ramsey Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic 555 Cedar St
St. Paul, MN 55101651-266-1343 Sherburne and neighboring counties Odam Medical Group 3405 3rd St N
St. Cloud, MN 56303320-204-4270 St. Louis and neighboring counties Essentia Health, 3rd Street Building 400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805218-786-8364 Lake Superior Community Health Center 4325 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807218-722-1497 Wabasha and neighboring counties 1200 Grant Blvd W
Wabasha, MN 55981651-565-5600 Olmsted Medical Center: Lake City Branch Clinic 507 W Doughty St
Lake City, MN 55041651-345-2350 Washington Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic 555 Cedar St
St. Paul, MN 55101651-266-1343 Wright Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415612-543-5555 - Humanitarian Parole through independent travel
Some Ukrainian citizens who traveled independently, and are not part of the Uniting for Ukraine program, were granted temporary USCIS: humanitarian or significant public benefit parole. TB screening for this group is not required to maintain their parole status, but it is highly recommended.
- Temporary Protected Status
Ukrainian citizens who have been living in the United States may be eligible for USCIS: Temporary Protected Status. TB screening for this group is highly recommended, but not required.
Immunizations
All Ukrainian newcomers should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. To get their immunizations right away, visit where to get vaccinated to find for free or low cost vaccines. Otherwise, newcomers can get their immunizations during their health examination.
Comprehensive refugee/parolee health examination
We highly recommend that all new humanitarian parolees get a health examination within 90 days (3 months) of arrival to test for and treat illnesses of concern, update immunizations, and help address any other health needs. This health examination is to help arrivals be as healthy as they can be, and it has NO effect on immigration status. Our Minnesota Refugee Health Program and partners are available to coordinate the health examination for the newcomers. Sponsors or service coordinators can email refugeehealth@state.mn.us to start the referral process (do not email private information via email). You can also visit Minnesota Domestic Refugee Health Screening Guidance for more information.
Health insurance and benefits
Humanitarian parolees are eligible for the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement's Refugee Benefits and should apply for health insurance, cash or food assistance, at the local county social services office or MNsure (health insurance). If the person or family you are helping does not qualify for insurance, they may be able to receive a free health screening with assistance from the Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program.
Those who are on Temporary Protected Status do not qualify for ORR Refugee Benefits. Women who are pregnant and children 18 years and under qualify for Medicaid and should apply for health insurance at the local county social services office.
Resources for newcomers and sponsors
- Ukrainian Clinical Guidance
Clinical guidance for health care providers serving Ukrainians, including medical guidance for households hosting Ukrainians. - Resettlement Program Offices Family Assisters (PDF)
- Resettlement Program Offices Family Assisters - Ukrainian (PDF)
- Resettlement Program Offices Family Assisters - Russian (PDF)
DHS Refugee Resettlement Program funded Community-based organizations connect families to community resources, including employment, ESL courses, housing, application assistance, and immigration.
- Welcome.US
Sponsors and community members can find introductory information about the Ukrainian sponsorship program and resources to use with newcomers. - Minnesota-based organizations providing support to Ukrainian newcomers: