DATE:
April 21, 2026
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FOR REFUGEE HEALTH PROGRAMS AND APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services receives funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to support Refugee Health Programs, which includes the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) and the Refugee Health Promotion Project (RHPP).
Refugee Health Programs provide newly arrived refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, and other eligible entrants with culturally and linguistically appropriate health assessments, including follow-up and referrals for health conditions identified in the assessment process. The County contracts with a community provider to complete comprehensive health assessments that focus on screening for and prevention of communicable diseases; early identification and diagnosis of chronic diseases; assessment of immunization status for children and adults; mental health screenings; and referrals to health providers for further medical evaluation and treatment within the first three months of arrival. The County uses the data to develop prevention and intervention strategies, and to allocate resources to reduce disparities.
Today's action requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorize the acceptance of funding for the Refugee Health Programs from CDPH for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for approximately $412,911, and the pursuit of future funding opportunities to support Refugee Health Programs.
This item supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind. These efforts support our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities...
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