Ninth Annual Local Public Health and Resettlement Agency Forum
“Refugee Health Equity”
Making Systems and Services Equitable for Refugees in Minnesota
A time to network and focus on how we can best contribute to the health and well-being of refugees
Thursday, January 28, 2016
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Registration/coffee 8-8:30 a.m.)
Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN 55126
Who should attend: Local public health – metro and out-state area, Voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG)
case managers and program managers, Clinic staff providing health care for new refugee arrivals, Community
organizations supporting refugees to access health care.
__AGENDA_______________________________________________________________
Morning Session
 Registration and Welcome
 Refugee Health Program Update & Opening Remarks from MDH Center for Health Equity
Minnesota Department of Health
 PMAP, MA, and Other Programs Update
Minnesota Department of Human Services
 Social Security Disability Income - How, Where & When Refugees Should Apply
Social Security Administration
 Child and Teen Check-up – What You Need to Know
Professional/Provider
 Immunizations – Their Importance and What is Being Done to Close the Gaps
Minnesota Department of Health
 Resources for Children – A Shared Exercise
Forum Participants
 Health Orientation – Ongoing Progress and Products
Minnesota Department of Health
------------Lunch Provided-----------Afternoon Session
 Refugee Mental Health – Successful Referrals & Expected Outcomes
Professional/Provider
 Female Genital Cutting (FGC) – Client-Centered Care Delivery
Professional/Provider
 Community Outreach and Education about Refugees – Sharing the Stories
Professional/Provider
 Leadership and Self-Care in Cross-Cultural Work
Professional/Community Leader
Registration required: Registration open until Wednesday, January 20, 2015.
To register, go to: www.health.state.mn.us/registration/nocharge/index.cfm
CEUs offered, free of charge.
For questions, please contact Ellen Frerich at [email protected] or 651-201-5827.
Planning Committee: Catholic Charities-Winona, Hennepin County Public Health, Lutheran Social Services, Saint
Paul-Ramsey County Public Health, Stearns County Public Health, and MDH Refugee Health Program.