Dakota County Public Health works with private health care providers to offer new refugees a comprehensive screening examination and follow-up or referral. Refugee health assessments help diagnose health problems and help protect the health of others in Minnesota by treating communicable diseases.
Data from the assessments assists the Minnesota Department of Health to predict trends in diseases, set policy, and assess needs for services.
Schedule a refugee health assessment
Minnesota has a large network of clinics that perform refugee health assessments. To begin scheduling a visit, fill out the state's screening form.
If you have any questions, please call Dakota County Public Health at 952-891-7500.
Green card vaccination form for refugees
Refugees who need to submit Form I- 693 to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can make an appointment with a civil surgeon to review their vaccinations if they have lived in the United States for at least 9 months. The Minnesota Department of Health maintains a list of Civil Surgeons that are able to complete this paperwork.
Your vaccinations should be up to date before you schedule an appointment. If you have health insurance, get the vaccinations at your clinic. If you do not have health insurance, you can get vaccinations from Dakota County Public Health.
For more information, call 952-891-7500.