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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Refugee Health
Refugee Health
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Mailing Address
Refugee Health Program
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin A-11
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Through funding from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Refugee Health Program works to protect the public health of Florida. By coordinating closely with various organizations and health care providers, the program ensures that refugees receive health services that are necessary to protect individuals and communities.
The Refugee Health Program requires a complete health assessment is conducted within 90 days of arrival/eligibility.
The program serves various groups of individuals, including refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian asylum applicants, Cuban/Haitian entrants, Amerasians, Iraqi/Afghan special immigrants, and victims of severe forms of human trafficking.
In Florida, 31 out of 67 counties receive refugees for health services
Refugee Health Services Locator
Want to receive a free health medical assessment? Hurry and come into your local county health department to see if you are eligible for free services within 90 days from the date of your arrival or eligibility.
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