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This toolkit is a resource for health care providers who provide obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) care to Afghan newcomers. The toolkit includes information regarding Afghanistan, health care and health outcomes in Afghanistan, traditional practices and cultural norms for pregnant and postpartum Afghan women, recommendations for providing OB-GYN care and general health care to new Afghan […]
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Cultural navigators can make impactful advancements in community health through a deep understanding of cultural intricacies. The Center of Excellence for Newcomer Health in Colorado (COE-CO) launched a Cultural Navigation Toolkit designed for public health teams, community health workers, and external partners. The toolkit offers resources to cultivate partnerships with communities, training for cultural navigators, […]
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This brief guide is designed for health care providers supporting Afghan newcomers. It covers topics such as: proper use of a medical interpreter, potential health conditions, prior health screening, and access to care. Additional resources and references are also included. Contributors include members of the Minnesota Department of Health Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health’s […]
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Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health on October 4, 2021, this webinar reviewed key considerations for health screening among newly arrived Afghan clients. Learning Objectives Understand the potential entry pathways and immigration standings of Afghan arrivals, including their impact on medical care/access List three required or recommended components of medical screening/care for […]
