Physical health is an important part of your overall well-being and plays an important role in the healthy development, daily functioning, and long-term well-being of your children and family. Understanding how to access preventive healthcare, reliable health information, and medical support can help you and your family stay healthy, prevent illness, and address health concerns before they become serious.
For more information and resources on preventive care, nutrition, oral health, vision care, medicine safety, and navigating the U.S. healthcare system, review the resources below.
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RESOURCES: Health Insurance and Low-Cost Care
Medicaid
Medicaid
Resource Type: Website
Source: Medicaid.gov
Description: This website provides information about Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, covered services, and state-specific health coverage options.
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Resource Type: Website
Source: Medicaid.gov
Description: This website provides information about low-cost or free health insurance coverage for children and pregnant women in families who may not qualify for Medicaid but need affordable healthcare services.
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Community Resource Directory
Resource Type: Service Directory
Source: Refugee Youth Resource Center, USCRI
Description: Search for local hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities that provide free or low-cost health services.
HRSA Find a Health Center
HRSA Find a Health Center
Resource Type: Website
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Description: This tool helps you locate nearby community health centers that provide affordable primary care, dental care, mental health services, and preventive healthcare regardless of insurance or immigration status. Many centers offer interpretation services and sliding-scale fees for refugee and newcomer families.
Free & Charitable Clinics
Free & Charitable Clinics
Resource Type: Website
Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
Description: This website helps you locate free and charitable clinics across the United States that provide medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services for uninsured and underinsured individuals, including refugee and newcomer families.
School Based Health Centers
School Based Health Centers
Resource Type: Website
Source: School-Based Health Alliance
Description: This resource helps families find school-based health centers that provide accessible healthcare services for children and youth, including primary care, mental health support, preventive services, and health education directly within schools or nearby campuses.
Financial Assistance Information for Eye Care
Financial Assistance Information for Eye Care
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Prevent Blindness
Description: This resource list includes websites, contact information, and program summaries of organizations and services that provide financial assistance for eye and vision care.