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Monthly Archives: July 2012

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New Technical Assistance Website for Providers Serving Torture Survivors

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: New Technical Assistance Website for Providers Serving Torture Survivors
HealTorture.org National Capacity Building Project
Provides resources on mental health, social services, legal issues, medical issues, specific populations, and healing centers for providers, torture survivors, and the general public.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Torture

Map of Resettlement Support Centers’ Cultural Orientation Programs

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Map of Resettlement Support Centers’ Cultural Orientation Programs
Cultural Orientation Resource Center, Center for Applied Linguistics
Map includes location, target population, length, and emphasis of overseas orientations provided by Resettlement Support Centers

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Cultural Orientation, Resettlement

Philadelphia Refugee Health Collaborative Website

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Philadelphia Refugee Health Collaborative Website
Philadelphia Refugee Health Collaborative
Regional coalition to provide domestic health screening, primary care, health orientation, and medical case management to newly arrived and established refugees in the Philadelphia area.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Screening

Trafficking in Human Persons 2012 Annual Report

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Trafficking in Human Persons 2012 Annual Report
U.S. Department of State
Comprehensive guide to U.S. and international anti-human trafficking efforts. View video of the report’s release, featuring the Secretary of State and “Trafficking in Persons” heroes from around the world.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Trafficking

“Blue Campaign” Human Trafficking Awareness Online Training

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Event: “Blue Campaign” Human Trafficking Awareness Online Training
Presented by: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
For the public, law enforcement, airline personnel, U.S. Government personnel, and domestic and foreign partners.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Trainings and Events | Tagged Trafficking

Opening Doors

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Opening Doors
Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration
Report summarizing worldwide survey of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) caring for LGBTI refugees and asylum seekers.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged LGBTI

Ramadan Reminder for Health Care Practitioners

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Ramadan Reminder for Health Care Practitioners
EthnoMed
Tips for health care providers caring for Muslim patients who fast during Ramadan. Discusses implications for patients who may be pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, or taking medications.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Religion

Iraqi Refugee Health Cultural Profile

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Iraqi Refugee Health Cultural Profile
EthnoMed
Cultural profile provides information about Iraqi refugees’ U.S. health care experiences and their health-related beliefs.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Iraqi, Profile

Health Orientation Continuum Webinar Archive

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Health Orientation Continuum Webinar Slides and Recording
Cultural Orientation Resource Center (COR) and RHTAC
Learn more about “The Refugee Health Orientation Continuum: Overseas and Domestic Perspectives” in this webinar archive, including slides and audio recording.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Webinar

Effective Healthcare Communication Video

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

The U.S. DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration’s video How Effective Healthcare Communication Contributes to Health Equity  presents the 3 factors of healthcare communication: health literacy, cultural competency, and linguistic competency.

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