Refugee and International Health

Minnesota's Refugee and International Health Program partners with local health departments, private health care providers, and community organizations to offer each new refugee arrival a comprehensive screening examination, appropriate follow-up or referral, and community-based health education.

• Refugee Health Program: About Us
  Learn about Minnesota's health screening protocol, medical exams for refugees, immigration definitions, and ongoing activities sponsored by the program.
• Refugee Health Statistics
  Demographic and health screening data for annual refugee arrivals to Minnesota, with additional resources for national and global data.
• Refugee Health Care 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.
• Refugee Health Community Partners and Sponsors
  Information for community partners and sponsors assisting newcomers with health care needs, including health requirements for arrivals with humanitarian parolee status.
• Resettlement Agencies
  Local, federal, and international organizations supporting refugees through the process of getting settled in a new country and home. Includes the Office of Refugee Resettlement and selected sites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Health Education Materials for Refugees
  Multi-lingual health education materials and resources for refugees; includes Minnesota-specific as well as national resources.
• Refugee Topics
  Resources on a variety of topics related to refugee health in Minnesota, including national and international resources.
• Directories for Organizations Serving Diverse Communities
  Directories developed by the MDH Refugee and International Health Program and Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit; includes the Health Resources Directory, the Diverse Media Directory, and the Community Based Organizations Directory.