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This episode of the Switchboard Podcast discusses the unique health challenges faced by Afghan women during and post-resettlement. Host Jesse Griggs speaks with Naheed Samadi Bahram, U.S. Country Director for Women for Afghan Women and a technical advisor for the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers. Together, they explore how the healthcare system can better address […]
This resource, adapted from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants (NRC-RIM), is designed to help diverse populations navigate healthy eating on a budget in the United States. Originally created for Afghan newcomers, it now caters to a broader audience, incorporating nutrition education standards from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) […]
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In this episode of the Switchboard Podcast, “Preparing for the Arrival of High-Risk Medical Cases,” we discuss essential strategies for resettlement service providers working with newcomers who have complex medical needs. Janet Kurczaba, Intensive Case Manager Supervisor, shares her expertise on identifying high-risk cases, collaborating with healthcare providers, and navigating challenges such as Medicaid enrollment, […]
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In this episode of the Switchboard Podcast, “Collaborating with Pediatricians and Families to Care for Newcomer Children,” we discuss the unique challenges and best practices in providing healthcare to immigrant and refugee children. Dr. Anisa Ibrahim, a pediatrician and medical director at Harborview Pediatrics Clinic, shares her expertise on navigating the complexities of pediatric care […]
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In this episode of the Switchboard Podcast, “Culturally Driven Health Communications,” we explore the critical role of culturally sensitive health communication in supporting immigrant and refugee communities. Our guest, Syreeta Wilkins, a communication strategist at the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC RIM), shares her expertise on creating impactful health materials tailored […]
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This blog post was written by Max Niedzwiecki, PhD, of Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Rainbow Initiative and Anita Fábos, PhD, of Clark University’s Integration and Belonging Hub. The post is informed by their research on how service providers can use the concept of “social determinants of health” to help LGBTQ+ newcomers integrate more successfully. Promoting the […]
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Evidence about the impact of cultural competence training on client health and mental health outcomes is generally inconclusive. Five systematic reviews, including one review of reviews, all published within the past ten years, concur that existing studies lack adequate methodological rigor to draw conclusions about the impact of cultural competence training and programming. Additionally, existing […]
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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 […]
