World Refugee Day June 20, 2014 “He who has health, has hope. And he who has hope, has everything.” ~ Arabian Proverb.

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