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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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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. […]
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The “Refugee Community Education Video Index,” authored by Catholic Charities, is a comprehensive resource featuring a curated collection of videos on a wide range of topics, including health, estate planning, English learning, and more. This index is thoughtfully categorized by language to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse refugee communities. By providing easily accessible educational […]
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Newcomers may experience multiple challenges accessing health care, including systemic issues rooted in inequities. As described in our blog post What is Health Case Management?, service providers play a critical role in supporting clients to overcome challenges and advocate for their health. This blog post details tips for assisting clients with three specific challenges: transportation, […]
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Both service providers and health care providers have the best interests of clients’ health and well-being in mind. However, demanding ​​caseloads and potential ambiguities around roles can hinder collaboration between them. This post will share insights from clinicians and resettlement providers to facilitate coordinated care for refugee and newcomer clients.  Effective communication and collaboration between […]
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Multiple sources of strong evidence indicates that peer support groups can improve newcomer mental health symptoms. Three systematic reviews, as well as four additional studies, demonstrate positive outcomes from peer support groups in various newcomer populations. Such groups appear to provide a unique benefit to both participants and newcomer leaders in enhancing social connections, expanding […]
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In August 2022, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), Cleveland Field Office (USCRI-CLE) received a grant to hire an Occupational Therapist to help clients address barriers to self-sufficiency in a more customized and intense manner. Occupational therapy (OT) has helped USCRI-CLE clients experiencing difficulties adjusting to life in the US become more stable […]
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In 2008, The Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, launched an interpretation service to ensure services could be delivered to clients in their primary language. To meet this need, Saint Alphonsus began employing interpreters directly through the medical center, hiring individuals as contractors. In 2013, The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Center for Global […]
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In 2013, Jewish Family Services of Western New York (JFSWNY) received a grant from the New York State Health Foundation to begin the Forensic Evaluation Partnership and decrease wait times for clients with scheduled asylum court dates. Through this grant award JFSWNY partnered with the Human Rights Initiative (HRI) at the University of Buffalo to […]
