In the Literature: Psychological Symptoms as Long-Term Consequences of War Experiences. Priebe S, Jankovic Gavrilovic J, Bremner S, Ajdukovic D, Franciskovic T, Galeazzi GM, Kucukalic A, Lecic-Tosevski D, Morina N, Popovski M, Schützwohl M, Bogic M.(2012). Psychopathology.
Category Archives: Refugee Health Updates
Grants for Housing and Elderly Service Providers
Funding Opportunity: Grants for Housing and Elderly Service Providers
Leading Age
Funding for projects that address the importance of bringing housing and services together to serve low-income elderly. Proposals should address one or several dimensions of housing with services, including assessment, health and wellness programming, and development of service provider partnerships. Priority applications due Sept 30, 2012. Applications deadline Oct 30, 2012.
“Intercultural Competency” Webinar
Event: “Intercultural Competency” Webinar
Presented by: Higher
Audience: education professionals, trainers
Discuss different forms of training, training design, and tools for teaching adult learners.Webinar will provide examples and case studies from training experts.
Sept 20, 2012, 3-4pm EST
“Investing in Urban Prosperity: Municipal Leadership in Immigrant Integration” Webinar
Event: “Investing in Urban Prosperity: Municipal Leadership in Immigrant Integration” Webinar
Presented by: Cities of Migration
Audience: municipal governments, community organizations
Learn how local governments are investing in employment and small businesses to support local immigrants and encourage economic growth and urban prosperity.
Sept 19, 2012, 10am EST
COR Center YouTube channel
Resource: COR Center YouTube Channel
Cultural Orientation Resource Center/Center for Applied Linguistics
New YouTube channel includes “When I Came to America” videos for Bhutanese, Burmese, and Darfuri refugee communities and “Refugee Seniors in the United States” video.
Webinar: Developing Trauma-Informed Practices and Environments: Part II
Event: Webinar: Developing Trauma-Informed Practices and Environments: Part II
Presented by: National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
Audience: mental health practitioners, community organizations
Webinar builds on earlier webinar,”Developing Trauma-Informed Practices and Environments: First Steps for Programs”, to support programs and provide tools for implementing trauma-informed work into practice.
Sept 14, 2012, 2-3:30 pm CST
Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program
Funding Opportunity: Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program
U.S. Health Resource & Services Administration
To increase the number of innovative community-initiated programs that promote access to health care for children, youth and their families nationwide, and employ preventive health strategies. Due Sept 21, 2012.
Registration now open for 2013 North American Refugee Health Conference!
News: Registration now open for 2013 North American Refugee Health Conference!
The North American Refugee Health Conference will be held on June 6-8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. Join health professionals from U.S. and Canada to discuss evidence-based strategies, research, advocacy, and mobilization for refugee health and mental health. Submit a poster or oral abstract by December 3, 2012.
Updated Language Access Content
Resource: Updated Language Access Content
RHTAC added new information about Language Access, including the distinction between interpreters and translators, strategies for conducting a remote interpreted session, and information about translating health education materials.
“Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Refugees” Workshop at ORR Consultation
Training: “Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Refugees” Workshop at ORR Consultation
Presented by: Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center (RHTAC)
Audience: resettlement organizations, public health professionals, community members
Learn more about the ACA’s provisions and benefits for refugees in an interactive workshop. Discussion topics will include implementation of ACA provisions, how refugees and refugee-serving agencies can become more involved in health care reform, and strategies for outreach education and enrollment.
Sept 19, 2012, Arlington, VA