Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-31-2024
Abstract
The United States has welcomed refugees since World War II. Currently, the world is experiencing an unparalleled refugee crisis that calls for action by nations across the globe. There are over 82 million people who are forcibly displaced from their homes today (UNHCR Global Trends, Forced displacement in 2020. [cited 2021 Sep 28]. Available from: https://www.unhcr.org/flagship-reports/globaltrends/). Over the last decade, Philadelphia has become home to hundreds of refugees from countries in Southeast and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, as well as many others. For newly arrived refugees, finding stable housing, medical care, and employment is difficult due to cultural, language, and socioeconomic barriers. To provide comprehensive care to refugees in Philadelphia, a network of medical providers and social services was formed in 2010. Through the Philadelphia Refugee Health Collaborative, refugees access medical care and refugee resettlement services upon arrival. More recently, inspired by the need for a patient-centered medical home with collocated medical and social services, the Hansjorg Wyss Wellness Center opened in 2021 and serves both refugees and immigrants in the community. This case study explores the partnership journey to serve refugees and immigrants in Philadelphia.
Recommended Citation
Deffler, Jessica; Salas-Tam, Chelsea; Gosnay, Jenna; and Altshuler, Marc, "Partnerships to Improve Access to Healthcare for Refugees and Immigrants in Philadelphia" (2024). Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers. Paper 85.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmfp/85
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Language
English
Comments
This article is the author's final published version in Sustainable Development Goals Series, December 2024, pages 147-159.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53793-6_10.
Copyright © The Author(s) 2024.