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Newcomer integration depends on countless individual and systemic factors, and feeling empowered in accessing services in a new community is an essential indicator of success. Newcomer service providers can play a major role in supporting newcomer access to resources in their communities, but it can be tough to know where to start in addressing the […]
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Switchboard was an integral partner in the 2024 North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC), which took place this August in Minneapolis, Minnesota, often called the “birthplace” of refugee health. The NARHC highlighted the importance of including voices with lived refugee experience; recognized refugee health as a global continuum; and emphasized cross-sector collaboration and international best […]
Afghan newcomers arriving to the United States often encounter a new healthcare landscape, marked by distinct protocols and unfamiliar systems. Tasks like filling a prescription, understanding patient rights, or effectively communicating with U.S. healthcare providers can pose unique challenges. The Healthcare Navigation Toolkit stands as a vital resource, tailored to empower individuals to engage confidently […]
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Refugee and newcomer clients with complex medical conditions require additional case management support, including connections to appropriate health care services. This guide, written by Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, introduces significant medical conditions and provides helpful tips for resettlement service providers.
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Having sensitive health conversations can be a difficult but important part of assisting newcomer clients with accessing needed services. This information guide, created by Switchboard in partnership with the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, shares practical tips for service providers working with refugee and newcomer populations. It also incorporates considerations for the Afghan community.
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Hosted on September 12, 2024, the training was delivered by Monica Bhagwan, Director of Curriculum at Leah’s Pantry; Diana Y. Cardenas, Training Specialist at Leah’s Pantry; and, Eunice Rivera, Senior Program Coordinator at Leah’s Pantry. This webinar, featuring speakers from Leah’s Pantry, will teach newcomer service providers about nutrition amid trauma and displacement. Leah’s Pantry […]
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Resettlement providers will benefit from learning more about the operations of the behavioral health system. You will be better equipped to provide effective referrals for clients when they are aware of the available services and roles of behavioral health providers. After completing this course, you will be able to: Explain the meaning of behavioral health […]
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among […]
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Improving food and nutrition security for newcomers presents an important opportunity for positive impact. According to a study by the Migration Policy Institute, populations (such as immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers) that are already experiencing systemic barriers to meeting basic needs are more likely to be food insecure. At the same time, immigrants face ongoing […]
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Do you work in refugee resettlement and feel unprepared to discuss basic nutrition with newcomers? This blog post is for you! Developed in partnership with Leah’s Pantry, this post offers guidance to help you confidently talk about food and nutrition without being an expert. You will learn ways to support healthy habits in the U.S. […]
