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In March 2020, the International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis (IISTL) in Missouri identified the need to provide public health and related COVID-19 information to area refugees in their primary languages. Although some federal resources were available in multiple languages, state and local information was mainly offered in English and Spanish. To address this, IISTL…
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Service providers are crucial in helping newcomers understand and navigate their new environment. This role includes providing critical health information to keep clients and their families safe. This blog post from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) provides guidance and resources for service providers on influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),…
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The U.S. government announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. The end of the PHE is likely to impact the clients you serve. This blog post shares four key changes you should know about and ways you can help clients prepare. For even more resources on serving refugee…
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As people gather with loved ones or community members, it is important to note that there is a current surge of three highly contagious respiratory viruses—COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (flu). These viruses can cause similar symptoms and require specific testing to diagnose. This “tripledemic” is leading to a greater number of people…
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These resources, created by National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM), provide service providers with tools to spread facts about the COVID-19 vaccination. This campaign includes a variety of guides, tip sheets, and videos translated into 30+ languages. In the links you will find materials covering the following: Social Media Short Fact Sheet…
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This resource, created by NRC-RIM and IDEO.org, provides resettlement providers and other community organizations with tools to create healthy and welcoming spaces for the refugee and immigrant community. One way to change health systems is to ensure spaces are set up to honor people in refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities and support the trusted relationships…
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This tip sheet provides information about vaccines for children and youth. Among other information, it conveys that children and youth will be safest when they are vaccinated; that the vaccine protects everyone, including children and youth, from getting COVID-19; that vaccines are safe for children and youth; and that mild side effects are normal.
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This fact sheet provides information about the Delta variant of COVID-19. This information includes that viruses are always changing; that many variants of the COVID-19 virus have already been discovered and are being monitored; that the Delta variant is one of the COVID-19 variants that scientists are monitoring; and that vaccines, wearing a mask, social…
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This tip sheet provides information about the benefits of getting a COVID-19 test, when to get tested, and the typical process testing uses. Among other information, the tip sheet conveys that even if you are vaccinated, you can get infected with COVID-19 and may not know it because you may not feel sick; that when…
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With Women’s Health Month in May and Men’s Health Month in June, now is a great time to share parenthood resources from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM). Debunking myths—including those related to fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood—and encouraging vaccinations and booster shots are key to protecting RIM communities from severe illness…
