world refugee day june 20, 2014 “he who has health, has hope. and he who has hope, has...
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World Refugee Day June 20, 2014
“He who has health, has hope. And he who has hope, has everything.”
~ Arabian Proverb
Refugees flee their country not for economic gain but to escape
persecution, the threat of imprisonment and even threats to their lives. They need a safe haven where they can recover
from mental and physical trauma and rebuild their hopes for a
better future.
Refugee Health Services Provided Reimbursement is provided to County Health Departments for:
Medical history review Physical assessment Communicable disease screening Chronic disease screening Hepatitis screening Parasitic infection screening Malaria & Lead screening Health education Immunizations
Refugee Health Program Eligibility RequirementsIMMIGRATION STATUS
RefugeeAsyleeCuban/Haitian EntrantAmerasianVictim of TraffickingUnaccompanied Refugee MinorSpecial Immigrant (Iraqi and Afghan)
TIME LIMITSHealth Assessment-within 90 days of arrivalImmunizations-started within one year of arrival
Refugee Health Case Managers
― Located in Duval, Hillsborough, Orange, and Palm Beach
― Provide health services and transportation education in order to access health services
― Assist with coordination of follow-up health care services
― Act as a liaison between local health departments and refugee resettlement agencies
National Resettlement StatisticsNumber of Arrivals Eligible for Refugee Benefits by State, FFY2011 & FFY2012
Data Source: Office of Refugee Resettlement FFY2013 Social Services Allocations
Refugee Arrivals by County, FFY 2013Refugee Arrivals by County, FFY 2013
ESCAMBIA
HOLMES
PIN
EL
LA
S
ORANGE
MADISON
TAYLOR
HAMILTON
SUWANNEE
LAFAYETTE
DIXIE
CO
LUM
BIA
GILCHRIST
LEVY
UNION
BRADFORD
ALACHUAPUTNAM
MARION
LAKECITRUS S
UM
TER
BAKER
NASSAU
DUVAL
CLAY
ST. JOHNS
FLAGLER
VOLUSIA
SEMINOLE
BREVARD
OSCEOLAHILLSBOROUGH
POLK
MANATEE HARDEE
INDIAN RIVER
OKEECHOBEEST. LUCIE
MARTIN
PALM BEACH
BROWARD
MIAMI-DADE
COLLIER
HENDRYLEE
CHARLOTTE GLADES
DESOTOSARASOTA
JEFFERSON
ESCAMBIA
SANTA ROSAOKALOOSA
WALTON
JACKSON
WASHINGTON
CALHOUN
BAY
GULF
GADSDEN
FRANKLIN
LEON
WAKULLALIBERTY
PASCO
HIGHLANDS
HERNANDO
MONROE
No Arrivals
20,000+
1,000 – 2,000
700 - 999
400 - 699
100 - 399
1 - 99
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System
Florida Annual Arrivals CY 2003-2013
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System
Percent of Refugees Who Received a Health Assessment by Country of Origin, FFY 2013
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System
Refugee Children from Select Countries of Origin Testing Positive for the Presence of Lead, FFY 2013
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System
Percent of Positive TB Test Results from Select Countries of Origin, FFY 2013
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System
Percent of Abnormal Ova and Parasites Results from Select Countries of Origin, FFY 2013
Data Source: FL DOH Refugee Domestic Health Assessment System