Developed by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), this toolkit aims to educate refugees and immigrants on how to adopt good habits that will help prevent nutrition-related diseases.
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Medical Examination Guidelines
CDC guidelines on the U.S. Domestic Medical Examination for newly arriving refugees assist professionals in determining the best tests to perform during routine post-arrival medical screening of refugees.
Mental Health Screening
CDC Guidelines for mental health screening of resettled refugees during the Domestic Medical Examination.
Nutritional Status and Growth in Refugee Children
CDC guidelines for evaluation of the nutritional status and growth in refugee children during the Domestic Medical Examination.
Mental Health
This RHTAC web page describes detection and treatment of mental health problems that affect resettled refugees as well as suicide prevention strategies.
Prevention and Wellness
This RHTAC web page discusses nutrition, physical activity, and oral health issues of resettled refugee populations.
Refugee Nutrition Toolkit
Developed by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), this toolkit aims to educate refugees and immigrants on how to adopt good habits that will help prevent nutrition-related diseases.
Domestic Health Assessment
This RHTAC web page explains how refugees are provided with the domestic refugee health assessment shortly after arrival in the U.S.
Prevention and Wellness
This RHTAC web page discusses nutrition, physical activity, and oral health issues of resettled refugee populations.
Chronic Health Conditions
This RHTAC web page describes the chronic health conditions that affect resettled refugees such as diabetes, hypertension, and lead poisoning.