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From Beyond Our Borders: Providing Health Information to Refugee Populations

Abstract

This hands-on in-person class is designed to assist librarians and others who work with refugee populations in locating health information. The resources presented are selected for their emphasis on providing culturally relevant information in the preferred language of the population. Background information on refugees in the U.S. and their unique health issues will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the features and scope of several Internet resources.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the class, participants will be able to:

• Understand the definition of "refugee" and identify countries from which refugees are coming to the U.S.
• Understand the importance of culture in patient health.
• Identify organizations which specifically work with refugee populations in the U.S.
• Identify important Internet sites which provide quality health information for refugees to the U.S.

Course Materials

• Agenda
• Class Presentation (5 mb, rev: Dec 6, 2011)
• Class Exercises
• Webliography

Continuing Education

This class has been approved by the Medical Library Association (MLA) for 2 or 3 contact hours of CE credit.

Instructors

Author

Cheryl Rowan, Public Health Coordinator, NN/LM South Central Region