This post offers a curated list of articles toolkits, white papers, and other resources that offer how adaptations for individuals with refugee status/immigration history of evidence-based practices is critical to ensure relevance and effectiveness across marginalized populations. Click on the toggle for any reference to view a brief summary of the document, its source, and an active link for access.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.) Immigrant and refugee health
Overview: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides comprehensive resources on immigrant and refugee health. Their main webpage offers detailed guidance on topics such as domestic medical screening for refugees, vaccination requirements, and health interventions for U.S.-bound refugees. It also includes information tailored for healthcare providers and public health professionals, focusing on communicable diseases, vaccine-preventable conditions, and cultural considerations in health care.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.) Immigrant and refugee health. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth, or CDC Immigrant and Refugee Health
University of Minnesota. National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM). (2024). Healthcare navigation, assessment, and treatment
Overview: Multiple toolkits packed with resources to assist healthcare providers and new immigrants and refugees access and benefit from healthcare.
University of Minnesota. National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM). (2024). Healthcare navigation, assessment, and treatment. https://nrcrim.org