Most
Refugee Resettlement Program participants received an
overseas medical examination prior to coming to America.
Once here, refugees* are offered a domestic health screening
within 90 days of their arrival at no charge to them,
including vaccinations needed for adjustment of immigration
status. These health services are administered by the
Refugee Health Program (RHP) and provided by county health
departments (CHDs). Refugees with identified health
conditions are referred to primary care physicians and
specialists for follow-up healthcare. Refugee Health Case
Managers (RHCMs), where available, assist refugees with
identified health conditions in accessing and navigating the
healthcare system.
Health Assessment Services Offered
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Height, Weight & BMI Measurements
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Blood Pressure
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Hearing & Vision Exams
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Dental Screening
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Lead Screening
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Complete Blood Count & Lipid Panel
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Anemia Screening
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Pregnancy Testing
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Urinalysis
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Hepatitis Screening
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Tuberculosis Testing
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Stool Culture
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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Screening
Refugee Health Case Managers (RHCM)
The primary role of the RHCM is to assist
refugees in need of follow-up medical care. RHCMs assist
refugees with a variety of medical conditions including
diabetes, hypertension, giardia, Taenia solium, and pregnancy
among others. Refugees on treatment for latent tuberculosis
infection (LTBI) are commonly referred to RHCMs to assist with
adherence to, and completion of, LTBI treatment.
In addition to assisting with follow-up
medical care, RHCMs provide assistance in accessing medical care
benefits, transportation, and medical services for the refugee’s
identified medical conditions. Refugees are often given little
education about the healthcare system as they enter our country.
As this can become a detriment to the public health system,
RHCMs also provide education on navigating the healthcare
system, the appropriate use of various healthcare facilities,
and accessing public transportation for the purposes of
attending medical care appointments. The RHCMs work in close
collaboration with refugee resettlement agencies to ensure
refugees receive the maximum benefit from services available to
them.
RHCMs are currently located in
Duval, Hillsboro, Orange and Palm Beach counties. To learn more about RHCM
services,
contact the RHCM in your
county (pdf 13 kb).
*The term “refugee”, used in this website for
convenience, is intended to encompass all categories of
individuals who are eligible to participate in the refugee
program.
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