Most participants in the Refugee Resettlement Program undergo a medical examination overseas before arriving in the U.S. Upon arrival, they are offered a complimentary health assessment within 90 days (or within 90 days of becoming eligible for services), which includes necessary vaccinations for immigration status adjustment.

These health services are managed by the Refugee Health Program at the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County (DOH-Nassau). Refugees diagnosed with health conditions are referred to primary care physicians and specialists for follow-up care.

Services are available at our Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, and Yulee clinics. Please call 904-875-6100 to schedule an appointment.

Eligible Clients

  • Refugees
  • Asylees
  • Cuban/Haitian Asylum Applicants
  • Certain Victims of Severe Forms of Human Trafficking
  • Amerasians
  • Iraqi/Afghan Special Immigrants
  • Cuban/Haitian Entrants
Health Assessments
  • Height, weight, and BMI measurements
  • Blood pressure
  • Hearing and vision exams
  • Dental screening
  • Lead screening
  • Complete blood count and metabolic panel
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Urinalysis
  • Hepatitis screening
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Ova and parasite screening
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening
  • Mental health screening
Immunizations
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Pertussis
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Influenza
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

World Refugee Day

Every year on June 20, DOH-Nassau celebrates the strengths and contributions of refugees in our community.