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Milwaukee health staff describe refugee screening clinics, home visits and interpreter services
Summary
City health staff outlined annual refugee screening clinics that provide TB tests, chest X‑rays, blood tests, immunizations and home visits with interpreters; staff said state grants and community partners support nutritional incentives and follow‑up care connections.
Milwaukee public‑health staff described an annual refugee screening clinic for newcomers from Southeast Asia, Bosnia and Somalia that uses state grants to fund TB screening, chest X‑rays, blood tests for hepatitis and syphilis, liver function testing, immunizations and an initial health survey. According to presenters, refugee families typically receive a TB skin test and chest X‑ray on first visit and return for a second visit when staff can review results and determine whether someone has active tuberculosis or should be offered preventive treatment.
Health staff said the program includes follow‑up home visits by a…
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