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.
Stories from Minnesota Refugees
Join us in celebrating and amplifying the voices of Minnesota’s refugees.
Join us in celebrating and amplifying the voices of Minnesota’s refugees.
- 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. - 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.