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.
• Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health
  A network for training and epidemiology in refugee health, building on existing infrastructure and partners' experience to identify and monitor newcomer health issues and needs, contribute to evidence-based policies and guidelines, and ultimately improve continuity of care and health outcomes for newcomers.
• 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.
• Stories from Minnesota Refugees
  Join us in celebrating and amplifying the voices of Minnesota’s refugees.
• 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.
• Nonrefugee Migrants & Newcomers
  Guidance and general health resources for health care providers who serve newcomers ineligible for state or federal benefits, including those who may be undocumented or intending to or in the process of seeking asylum.