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 Requirements IMMIGRATION STATUS Refugee Asylee Cuban/Haitian Entrant Amerasian Victim of Trafficking Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Special Immigrant (Iraqi and Afghan) TIME LIMITS Health Assessment-within 90 days of arrival Immunizations-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 Statistics Number 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 2013 ESCAMBIA

Florida Annual Arrivals CY 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