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Events, Webinars and Trainings
- US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Webinar: Addressing Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth: Practical Strategies for Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Support – This webinar focuses on understanding trauma as it relates to displacement. Access video recording here>>
- WithinReach Webinar: Speak with Confidence: Immunization Recommendations During Pregnancy and Beyond – Join WithinReach and Vax Northwest partners for a webinar designed for prenatal care providers and professionals. This webinar discusses the latest vaccine recommendations for pregnant patients and their little ones. Access webinar recording here and slides here>>
- Switchboard eLearning Course: Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) Programming 101 – This course offers foundational knowledge about who URMs are, their journey to the US, the programs available to them, and how to support their integration. This course covers common themes and practices. Access course here>>
News and Health Alerts
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead: August 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning retailers and consumers not to sell or use certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead (Pb) into food. - More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead – Through product testing by state programs and confirmed by the FDA, the FDA has determined that certain ground cinnamon products contain elevated levels of lead and that exposure to these products may be unsafe.
Community Information and Resources
- DSHS ORIA: Refugee Health Promotion Programs FFY2026 – Refugee Health Promotion programs provide health navigation, health education, and wellness groups for refugees and other federally eligible immigrants. Information on current programs and referral information is now available on the DSHS ORIA website. Please visit this link for the Refugee Health Promotion list of programs or the ORIA interactive resource tool for a list of programs and services.
- US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants: Refugee Youth Resources Center – USCRI is excited to announce the launch of our Refugee Youth Resource Center, a national training and technical assistance initiative which seeks to strengthen the capacity of refugee-serving agencies so they can better support the safety, resilience, and well-being of refugee children, youth, and their families. Learn more>>
- Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health Resources: CareRef Clinical Assessment for Refugees Redesign – CareRef is a tool that guides clinicians through conducting a routine post-arrival medical screening of a newly arrived refugee to the U.S. The output of this tool is based on the current CDC Domestic Refugee Screening Guidance. Learn more>>
- McGill University: TSTin4D and IGRAin4D Update – This decision aid estimates the risk of TB disease for an individual with a positive tuberculin skin test (≥5 mm) and/or commercial Interferon Gamma release assay (IGRA) whole-blood test, based on age and other clinical risk factors. It also provides estimates of the benefits of commonly used TB preventive treatment (TPT) regimens, and each regimen’s risk of side effects. Learn more>>
- Center for Adjustment, Resilience and Recovery (CARRE) Guide: Helping Families Navigate Uncertainty: Resources for Planned or Unexpected Departures from the United States: A Guide – This guide is designed to help direct service staff respond to a range of concerns related to detention, deportation, departure from the U.S., and the threat of unexpected family separation.
Funding and Job Opportunities
- UW Northwest Center for Public Health Practice: Funding Available for 2025-26 Student Projects – The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice is now accepting applications to support student projects during the 2025-26 school year. Funds will be directly distributed to students and are intended to help defray living expenses during the hands-on learning experience. Learn more>>
