Resource: Nepali Health Fact Sheets
Gyan Jyoti Kendra, Global Institute for Nepali-Speaking Diaspora
Fact sheets on women’s health, health assessments, child nutrition, and more. All translated into Nepali.
Author Archives: Elizabeth Costello
Health and Health Care of African Refugees: An Under Recognized Minority.
In the Literature: Health and Health Care of African Refugees: An Under Recognized Minority. Hauck FR, Corr KE, Lewis SH, Oliver MN. (2012). Journal of the National Medical Association.
Health Care Law Expands Preventive Services for Women
News: Health Care Law Expands Preventive Services for Women
As of Aug 1, 2012, all insurance plans are required to offer eight additional preventive health services for women at no extra charge. These include: well-woman visits, gestational diabetes screenings, breastfeeding support, domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling, FDA-approved contraceptive products, HPV DNA testing, STI counseling, and HIV screening and counseling.
Domestic Immunization Guidelines
Resource: Domestic Immunization Guidelines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guidelines on evaluating and updating immunizations as part of refugee’s domestic health screening.
Refugee Services Toolkit
Boston Children’s Hospital Center for Refugee Trauma & Resilience created this web-based toolkit to help service providers understand the experience of refugee children and families, identify their mental health needs, and ensure they are connected with the most appropriate available interventions.
Safe, Smart & Healthy: Keys to Success in Your New Home
Resource: Safe, Smart & Healthy: Keys to Success in Your New Home
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Video includes chapters on: medical care & health insurance, family issues & domestic violence, medications & home remedies, personal hygiene, substance use, and food safety. DVD copies available in multiple languages. Contact Sarah Russell (Sarah.Russell@jfs.ohio.gov) for more information.
“Continuing the Conversation: The Affordable Care Act After the Supreme Court Ruling” Webinar
Event: “Continuing the Conversation: The Affordable Care Act After the Supreme Court Ruling” Webinar
Presented by: Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
Audience: Maternal and Child Health professionals and community organizations
Webinar will provide updates on implications of Supreme Court’s ACA ruling for maternal and child health populations and facilitate discussion on the range of opportunities available under Title V and ACA implementation.
July 31, 2012, 3:00- 4:30 EDT
Prevalence of Chronic Disease and Insurance Coverage among Refugees in the United States.
In the Literature: Prevalence of Chronic Disease and Insurance Coverage among Refugees in the United States. Yun K, Fuentes-Afflick E, Desai MM. (2012) J Immigr Minor Health.
Administration of Children and Families Awards $4.1 Million for Individual Development Account Projects
News: Administration of Children and Families Awards $4.1 Million for Individual Development Account Projects
ACF has awarded nearly $4.1 million through the Assets for Independence (AFI) program to nonprofit organizations that empower low-income families to become economically self-sufficient in the long term.
International Conference on Health Issues in Arab Communities
Event: International Conference on Health Issues in Arab Communities
Presented by: ACCESS Community Health & Research Center
Audience: Clinicians, public health professionals, community advocates
Scientific forum to prevent disease, reduce health disparities, and promote wellness in the Arab community at large.
Oct 16-17, 2012, Dearborn, MI