Refugee Health Program

Our Goal

To be a leader in providing culturally sensitive health services to persons who have fled their home country due to persecution (political, religious, or economic) in search of a better life and self- sufficiency in the United States.

Our Mission

The Miami-Dade County Refugee Health Program’s dual mission is to:

1. protect the health of the general population in Miami-Dade County by promptly diagnosing and treating eligible newly arriving refugees with communicable diseases.
2. reduce and/or eliminate barriers to healthcare that may adversely impact effective resettlement of eligible newly arriving refugees into our community.

About Us

The Refugee Health Program, located at the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County provides a free health assessment and immunizations for all eligible adult and child refugees.

To be eligible you need to be able to provide documentation such as an I-94 card/form, any immigration documents, passport, or official photo ID.

Services We Provide

• Health Assessment
• Laboratory testing
• Immunizations
• Health education
• Information on community resources
• School health entry forms
• Health referrals

Who We Serve

• Adult and child refugees
• Asylees
• Cuban/Haitian asylum applicants
• Cuban/Haitian entrants
• Amerasians
• Iraqi/Afghan special immigrants
• Victims of human trafficking

Our Partners

• Church World Services (CWS)
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)
• Youth Co-Op, Inc.
• Department of Children and Families

Why Call Now?

To ensure your health assessment is completed within 90 days of arrival to the United States. You are encouraged to contact the Health Department within 30 days of arrival into the United States for an eligibility determination appointment.

Services and appointments are provided based upon the current Refugee Health Program guidelines and the Health Department’s appointment availability.

For Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident, you are required to have up-to-date immunizations.

To find out if you qualify or to schedule an appointment, contact us: