Refugee Topics

Resources on a variety of topics related to refugee health in Minnesota, including national and international resources.

• Cultural Competence
  Cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity are critical to providing good health care to foreign-born people.
• Language Access
  Law, policy, and practice: resources and organizations addressing the needs of refugees with limited English skills and the impact of language barriers on refugee health issues.
• Health Disparities
  Policy and practice: reports and resources addressing health disparities.
• Social Services and Mental Health
  Programs addressing basic needs of refugees adjusting to life in the United States.
• State Refugee Programs
  State government programs for refugees and a list of state refugee coordinators.