Initial Health Screening
Typically all of this is done by the case manager. The health centers below are helpful resources for other things besides just the initial health screening. Feel free to contact them with questions or concerns about a refugee family's health.
Within the first 90 days of arrival, refugees go through a health screening to achieve the following:
- Ensure follow-up of Class A & B health conditions identified overseas (TB, HIV, mental health issues, etc.)
- Identify persons with communicable diseases of potential public health importance
- Identify personal health conditions that adversely impact effective resettlement (e.g. job placement, language training, or school attendance).
The Refugee Health Education Resource Center is now operating at two locations:
The Refugee Wellness Center
1666 Elmira St.
Aurora, CO 80010
OPEN: Mon.- Fri. 8am- 5pm
Main Phone:
303.692.6440
Resource Center:
303.692.6453
303.692.6454
Lowry Family Health Center
951 Yosemite St.
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303.602.4574
OPEN: Tues. & Thurs 8am-Noon
Services offered in addition to health screening:
- Medical documents (1-693) for Green Cards
- Immunization information
- Health education information in the native language of the patient
- Connects patients with community health resources
- Referrals to women's health services
- Appointment information
- Education on how to refill medication
- General health questions
* Green Cards will still be processed at the Lowry Family Health Center. Call Solay for an appointment: 303.602.4608. The cost is $40.00 per person and includes any needed vaccinations.
Medical appointments for refugees are often held at the Elmira Refugee Clinic (Metro Community Provider Network) at 1666 Elmira St, Aurora, CO 80010. http://www.mcpn.org/