Refugee Health

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 to be 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

• Glossary of Terms

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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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Case Managers

The primary role of case managers is to assist refugees in need of follow-up medical care. They assist refugees with a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, Taenia solium and pregnancy, among others. In addition to assisting with follow-up medical care, case managers provide assistance in accessing medical care benefits, transportation, and medical services for the refugee’s identified medical conditions. They work in close collaboration with refugee resettlement agencies to ensure refugees receive the maximum benefit from services available to them.

Refugee Health Case Managers are currently located in Duval, Hillsborough, and Orange counties. 

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Refugee Health Partners