In the Literature: A new clinic model for refugee health care: Adaptation of cultural safety. Reavy K, Hobbs J, Hereford M, Crosby K. (2012). Rural Remote Health.
Author Archives: Elizabeth Costello
Albendazole therapy and enteric parasites in United States-bound refugees
In the Literature: Albendazole therapy and enteric parasites in United States-bound refugees. Swanson SJ, Phares CR, Mamo B, Smith KE, Cetron MS, Stauffer WM. (2012). New England Journal of Medicine.
Guide to State Requirements and Policy Choices in the Affordable Care Act
Resource: Guide to State Requirements and Policy Choices in the Affordable Care Act
Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation
Summarizes major requirements for states between now and 2014 to establish health insurance exchanges and expand Medicaid coverage.
Interactive Webinar on Affordable Care Act
Event: Interactive Webinar on Affordable Care Act
Presented by: U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, Region 1
August 8, 2012, 11:00 AM EST
Health Living Webinar
Event: Healthy Living: Promoting Health and Safety in Immigrant Communities Webinar
Presented by: Cities of Migration
July 24, 2012, 7:00 PM EDT
Healthy Living Videos
Resource: Healthy Living Videos
Early Years Refugee Project, Langley Community Services Society
Videos for Karen speaking refugees on Balanced Eating, Sugar, Fat, Nutrition, and other healthy living topics.
Pediatric Mental Health Handouts
Resource: Pediatric Mental Health Handouts
National Association of School Psychologists
Multilingual handouts and materials include tips for children and parents on coping with unsettling times, anxiety, bullying, and more.
BRYCS Refugee Portal
Resource: BRYCS Refugee Portal
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services
Multilingual resources for resettled refugees on family life and parenting, early childhood, U.S. school system (K-12), children’s books, and health and mental health.
Global Diaspora Forum
Event: Global Diaspora Forum (GDF)
Presented by: U.S. Department of State
July 25-26, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Bhutanese Refugee Health Profile
Resource: Bhutanese Refugee Health Profile
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health profile provides information about Bhutanese refugees’ medical screening, diet, and other health related topics.