Refugee Health Program
Refugee Health Assessment Program
- 305-643-7300
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Location
1350 NW 14 Street
Miami, FL 33125
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 and
2) reduce and/or eliminate barriers to healthcare that may adversely impact effective resettlement of eligible newly arriving refugees into our community.
AboutUs
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, passport, or official photo ID.
ServicesWeProvide
- Health Assessment
- Laboratory testing
- Immunizations
- Health education
- Information on community resources
- School health entry forms
- Health referrals
Who WeServe
- 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 CallNow?
You must initiate services within 90 days of arriving in the U.S. for the services to be free.
Free immunizations are available, but the health assessment must be completed within 90 days of arriving in the U.S.
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,contactus:
Connect with DOH