Refugee Health Program
The Refugee Health Program (RHP) provides newly-arrived refugees with integrated medical and mental health screenings. We serve as the entry point into the US health system, strive to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases to the public, and ensure follow-up for conditions that could affect the client’s well-being or impede their ability to effectively resettle in New Mexico.
The RHP collaborates with the NM Human Services Department, Managed Care Organizations, Lutheran Family Services, primary care providers, behavioral health providers and community-based organizations to facilitate access to culturally sensitive and trauma-informed healthcare. Language interpretation services are available to refugees during all healthcare visits. We also collaborate extensively with federal partners including, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Division of global Migration and Quarantine, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Uniting For Ukraine
The New Mexico Department of Health will assist Ukrainian newcomers and their sponsors with navigating health resources and coordinating health screenings.
For information call the Refugee Health Program at 505-476-3076.
Uniting for Ukraine Flyer 2023
Refugee Health - Marketing
February 3, 2023
NMDOH informational flyer on the Uniting for Ukraine program.
Uniting For Ukraine Social Media Graphic
February 3, 2023
NMDOH social media graphic on resources available through the Uniting for Ukraine program
Uniting For Ukraine Social Media Graphic
February 3, 2023
NMDOH social media graphic on resources available through the Uniting for Ukraine program
Uniting For Ukraine Social Media Graphic
February 3, 2023
NMDOH social media graphic on resources available through the Uniting for Ukraine program
Recent Activity
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- Four Corners Flyer 2023 (Marketing)
- Uniting For Ukraine Social Media Graphic (Marketing)
- Uniting for Ukraine Flyer 2023 (Marketing)
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- Refugee, Asylum Seeker, Immigrant Resource Page
- HealthReach Information Network
- Office of Refugee Resettlement
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- Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
- Medical Examination of Refugees for Tuberculosos
- Translated Health Materials
Who We Serve
The RHP serves refugees, asylees, and Cuban/Haitian Entrants. Approximately 470 refugees received medical and mental health screening and educational services during State Fiscal Year 2017. The majority of clients were from Cuba, Afghanistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The largest age groups consisted of persons between the ages of 30-45 years followed by persons under the age of 18 years.
Program Components
In collaboration with local public health offices, other public and private healthcare providers, community-based organization, and non-governmental organizations we provide:
- Health screening that includes testing for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis B and C, and some chronic conditions for all newly-arrived refugees, and immigrants with refugee-like status (i.e. Cuban/Haitian entrants, victims of human trafficking, and asylees.
- Vaccinations following national recommendations.
- Referrals for primary medical care, as well as, follow-up for any acute and/or chronic condition identified during the health screen.
- Mental health screening, education, and referrals to mental health providers within the network of Refugee Mental Health Providers.
- Provide educational sessions to refugees regarding health and community safety issues.
- Provide on-going education and technical assistance to healthcare providers within the refugee health network.
- Access to language interpreters during domestic health screening and education services.