Most participants in the Refugee Resettlement Program undergo a medical examination overseas before arriving in the U.S. Upon arrival, they are offered a complimentary health assessment within 90 days (or within 90 days of becoming eligible for services), which includes necessary vaccinations for immigration status adjustment.
These health services are managed by the Refugee Health Program at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole). Refugees diagnosed with health conditions are referred to primary care physicians and specialists for follow-up care.
Services are available at our Sanford Office.
Eligible Clients
- Refugees
- Asylees
- Cuban/Haitian Asylum Applicants
- Cuban/Haitian Entrants
- Amerasians
- Iraqi/Afghan Special Immigrants
- Certain Victims of Severe Forms of Human Trafficking
Health Assessments
- Height, weight, and BMI measurements
- Blood pressure
- Hearing and vision exams
- Dental screening
- Lead screening
- Complete blood count and metabolic panel
- Pregnancy testing
- Urinalysis
- Hepatitis screening
- Tuberculosis testing
- Ova and parasite screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening
- Mental health screening
Immunizations
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
- Varicella
- Influenza