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Refugee Health Program

Established in 2007, the Indiana Department of Health Refugee Health Program ensures that refugees receive a domestic health assessment upon their arrival for resettlement in Indiana. The program identifies and addresses emerging health concerns among Indiana’s refugee populations and provides ongoing support through relationships with community, state, and federal partners.

The Indiana Department of Health works to ensure refugee health through the following activities:

  • Coordinates the refugee health medical screening program through contracting with local public health clinics, non-profit clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to conduct domestic health assessments for all refugees and ensures these assessments are done in a timely and complete manner;
  • Oversees funds designated for Refugee Health Promotion and provides support to local agencies in order to enhance refugee self-sufficiency and acculturation;
  • Collects data to identify emerging trends in refugee health and provides partners with evidence-based information on health needs and program gaps; and
  • Collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to ensure providers and other stakeholders are aware of refugees and can address their health needs in a culturally appropriate manner.

The Refugee Health Program serves populations who are eligible for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits and services. For more information about who is eligible, visit the Office of Refugee Resettlement website.

Uniting for Ukraine

Uniting for Ukraine (Ukrainian translation) is a program that provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to come to the United States and stay temporarily during a period of parole. Participants that were paroled into the United States between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024+ are eligible to receive a domestic refugee health assessment and are required to complete vaccine attestations and a tuberculosis (TB) screening.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Refugee and International Health Program contracts with local health department, not-for-profit and Federally Qualified Health Center clinics to provide domestic refugee health assessments in Indiana. IDOH can connect participants and/or their sponsors to clinics that perform these assessments.

Please contact Maliki Yacouba at (317) 234-7252 or refugeehealth@health.in.gov to connect a Ukrainian arrival &/or sponsor with a clinic for scheduling a domestic refugee health assessment and/or with any questions.

Welcome Corps

The Welcome Corps is a service opportunity for Americans in communities across the country to make a lasting impact by helping refugees build new lives in the United States. Marking the boldest innovation in the United States’ approach to refugee resettlement in four decades, the initiative builds upon our country’s long tradition of providing refuge to people forced to flee their homes in search of safety and freedom.

Now, refugees seeking resettlement in the United States receive assistance through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in one of two ways: through professional resettlement agencies or via Welcome Corps' sponsor groups.

  • Domestic Health Screening

    Domestic Health Screening is recommended by the CDC for all newly arriving individual through the welcome corps, ideally within 30 of arrival up arrival in the United State.  This screening is provided at no cost to the newcomer through one of our partner screening clinics. Presently the following healthcare facilities are partnered with IHRP to provide the domestic health screening:

    1. Marion County Public Health Department, 3901 Meadows, Indianapolis, IN 46205; Ph: (317) 221-200
    2. Allen County Public Health Department, 4813 New Haven Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN  46803, Ph: (260) 449-8985
    3. HealthNet- Bloomington Health Center, 811 W 2nd St. Bloomington, IN 47403, Ph: (812) 333-4001
    4. Beacon E. Blair Warner Medical Group, 714 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601, Ph: (574) 647-7477
    5. HealthLinc Centennial, 621 Memorial Dr. Ste. 402, South Bend, IN 46601, Ph (888) 580-1060
    6. Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary St, Evansville, IN 47710, Ph: (812) 450-5000
  • Screening Process and the Role of the Sponsor

    The process to connect a newcomer to a screening clinic is facilitated by the Indiana Refugee & International Health Program (IRHP). For some newcomers, IRHP will receive overseas health records from the CDC and share it with the assigned screening clinic. For some newcomers, IRHP relies on notification of arrival from the Private Sponsor Group (PSG). Once a newcomer is assigned to a clinic, the clinic will then reach out to the newcomer or PSG to set up a visit date. If a second clinic visit date is needed, the newcomer will be notified by the clinic during the first visit.

  • The Responsibility of The Sponsor

    It is the responsibility of the Private Sponsor Group (PSG) to:

    • Notify the IRHP of the newcomers arrival using this form (English | Spanish)
    • Ensure the newcomer has transportation to their appointment(s) at the screening clinic site
    • Work with the screening clinic on any issues (need to reschedule, etc.)

Contact Us

Maliki Yacouba
Refugee Health Coordinator
Refugee and International Health
Telephone: (317) 234-7252
Fax: (317) 233-7747
refugeehealth@health.in.gov

Kyaw Pyae
Refugee Health Administrator
Refugee and International Health
Telephone: (317) 234-1304
Fax: (317) 233-7747
refugeehealth@health.in.gov

Amber Burnett
Mental Health Outreach Specialist
Refugee and International Health
Telephone: (317) 941-4218
Fax: (317) 233-7747
refugeehealth@health.in.gov

Aminata Tounkara
Community Engagement Specialist
Refugee and International Health
Telephone: (317) 646-1647
Fax: (317) 233-7747
refugeehealth@health.in.gov