Refugee Health
Depression Screening Tool: PHQ9
Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
Refugee Health – Vancouver
A website of Bridge Refugee Clinic, Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver, BC. Includes links to Cultural Profiles and translated Patient Handouts.
NOTE: Any government policies/resources are those of Canada, and do not apply to the United States.
Refugee Health by Country
Burma
CDC: Burmese Refugee Health Profile
Iraq
CDC: Iraqi Refugee Health Profile
Somalia
Stratis Health Culture Care Connection:
Somalis in Minnesota – Common medical issues and cultural concerns of Somali patients
Syria
CDC: Syrian Refugee Health Profile
Burma (the Karen people group)
CDC: “Promoting Cultural Sensitivity: A Practical Guide for Tuberculosis Programs Providing Services to Karen Persons from Burma”
Country/Culture Resources
Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center
(Note: these are archives, no longer being updated)
CIA World Factbook
CIA-maintained country profiles covering Geography, People & Society, Government, Economy, Energy, Communications, Transportation, Military & Security, and Transnational Issues.
BBC News Country Profiles
Up-to-date country histories & culture synopses
WHO Country Health Profiles
Health news and stats for various countries
EthnoMed – Cultures
Note regarding “Cultural profiles”: Check “last updated” dates. Main page (https://ethnomed.org/) has more recent items.
Religions
Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council Quick Reference Guides
PDF guide of potential healthcare conflicts in various religions. Alphabetized by religion.
Religion Facts
Links to overview of various religions, including history and beliefs.
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Office of Refugee Resettlement
WI Department of Children and Families: Refugee Programs
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Volunteer Agencies (VOLAGs)
U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration
International Institute of Wisconsin
Pan-African Community Association
Misc.
International Rescue Committee
IRC is a 501(c)(3) organization.
From the website: “The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.”
United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
A 501(c)(3)
International Institute of Wisconsin is a network agency of USCRI.
From website: “We advance the rights and lives of those who have been forcibly or voluntarily uprooted. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives.”