The Somali Health Care Initiative bridges the gap between the Somali community and health care providers in Minnesota. It informs health providers about Somali culture while it informs Somalis about key health issues and how to access health care.
The Somali Health Care Initiative provides:
-Community Health Outreach Services including Linking Somali clients to primary care providers, Assisting clients with insurance forms, Scheduling appointments, Communicating accurate health information, and Promoting compliance with medical care
-Health Education Resources including Somali and English language education materials that are used by clinics, community organizations, libraries and television in Minnesota and around the globe. A wide range of topics are available in Patient-focused VHS, DVD and Fact sheets or Provider-focused Research reports.
-Education and Training Services including are programs for health and social service professionals on a variety of Somali-focused topics
-Research Services include MIHV's expertise in obtaining high-quality outcomes with their cadre of trained Somali staff and consultants for research needs.
Nutritional counseling and referrals to support groups are also available.
Please call for specific program information.
