Refugee Health Program

Description of the Program

The Maryland Refugee Health Program notifies local health departments of refugee arrivals and works with providers to ensure that refugees, asylees, and parolees receive a comprehensive health assessment and appropriate follow-up and referrals.

Goals of the Program

• To initiate a health assessment exam of new refugee and asylee arrivals within 90 days of U.S. arrival or granted asylum date.
• To complete the health assessment exam of new refugee and asylee arrivals within 180 days of U.S. arrival or granted asylum date.
• To control communicable disease among, and resulting from, the arrival of new refugees through:
  
• Health assessment
• Treatment
• Referral
• To protect the public health of Maryland residents

Resources for Local Health Departments and Providers

CDC Technical Instructions and Guidelines

Maryland Refugee Health Statistics (Tables/Graphs/Charts/Presentations)

Links to State and Federal Partners

Links to National/International Groups

Local Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGS)

Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Epidemiology & Disease Control Program