Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health

conference sponsor

The Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health are dedicated to improving health outcomes for refugees, immigrants, and migrant communities. Established with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they focus on evidence-based healthcare policies, disease surveillance, and capacity-building programs that strengthen healthcare for newcomer populations.

Our Conference Visit Sponsor

Advancing Refugee Healthcare Through Innovation

Through two leading centers, the Minnesota Center of Excellence (MN COE) and Colorado Center of Excellence (CO COE), this initiative provides clinical guidance, epidemiology research, and healthcare training to support refugees and migrants at every stage of their resettlement journey.

Key Programs & Impact

Guidance & Policy Development – The Centers develop Technical Instructions for U.S. residency applicants, ensuring thorough pre-departure and post-arrival screenings for refugees.
Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Response – CO COE maintains a health data repository to detect and respond to emerging health trends affecting newcomers.
Training & Knowledge Sharing – MN COE leads monthly ECHO training sessions and hosts the Newcomer Health ECHO Series, equipping clinicians with the tools to serve refugee communities.
International Vaccination & Treatment – The Centers work alongside public health agencies and global partners to improve vaccination access and parasite treatment programs for refugees.
Culturally & Linguistically Tailored Resources – They produce health education materials in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for diverse newcomer populations.

Strategic Partnerships Driving Change

The Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health collaborate with resettlement agencies, healthcare institutions, and academic partners to strengthen refugee healthcare. Key initiatives include:

Partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance continuity of refugee health education and orientation.
ECHO Colorado Collaboration to expand refugee healthcare training for clinicians and community providers.
University of Minnesota & Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) initiatives to develop culturally competent medical interpretation and communication training.

Centers of Excellence & the Refugee Health Conference

By sponsoring the Refugee Health Conference, the Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health continue their mission to advance refugee healthcare through data-driven strategies, training, and policy advocacy. Their work ensures newcomers receive equitable, high-quality medical care.

We are grateful for their leadership and commitment to strengthening the global refugee healthcare system.