 Preventive Health
The Refugee Preventive Health Program is part of the Division of Refugee Assistance and provides grants to States and State-alternative programs and their designated health agencies to provide medical screenings in accordance with the Medical Screening Protocol for Newly Arriving Refugees and follow-up activities to newly arriving refugees.
Program objectives are to reduce the spread of infectious disease, treat any current ailments, and promote preventive health practices for good health to facilitate refugees’ full participation in activities that encourage self-sufficiency and integration.
Services include health screening for contagious diseases with associated preventive care treatment, health assessments for chronic and other health conditions harmful to refugees' health, interpreter services, information and referral to local health centers/clinics and Medicaid providers, and follow-up services to ensure appropriate treatment. The program also supports health education and orientation and implementation of coordinated health projects with other Federal and State offices.
Funding Opportunities
Contact Information
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children and Families
901 D Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: 202.401.9246
Fax: 202.401.5487