Refugee Health Program

The Refugee Health Program promotes and protects the public’s health by offering a health assessment and vaccinations to eligible refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, Amerasians, special immigrant visas, and victims of human trafficking. Refugees with identified health conditions are referred to primary care physicians and specialists for follow-up health care.

For complete information about refugee health services, visit the Florida Department of Health Refugee Health Program.

What to expect at your appointment

Within 90 days of arrival, you or your resettlement agency representative will schedule a health screening appointment.

1st visit: Laboratory tests.

2nd visit: Physical assessment, review of lab results, and immunizations.

3rd visit: Immunizations if needed.

What to bring with you on your first visit

• Your immigration documents including, but not limited to, I-94, I-212, I-862, or eligibility letter.
• Photo ID, passport or ID from your country
• Residence address and current phone number. If possible, write it down on paper and bring it with you.
• Your immunization records from your country
• All your medical records
• Any medication or herbs currently being taken

Hours of Operation

Our operating hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM except on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month where we offer morning services only from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 

Please call the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County Refugee Health Program at 813-307-8077 for an appointment or come to the clinic with the documents listed above in order to register and schedule your appointments.

We are closed for the following holidays or days of observation:

• New Year's Day
• Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Refugee Resources

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services