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Supporting Newcomers in Accessing Healthcare

Monday, May 18, 2026

1:30 – 3 p.m. ET | 12:30 – 2 p.m. CT | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. MT | 10:30 a.m. – noon PT

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Supporting Newcomers in Accessing Healthcare

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe changes to the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and access to care for newcomers.
• List three strategies to fill gaps in access to care for newcomers.
• Explain three approaches you can adapt to support newcomers in establishing a healthy life in the U.S.

PRESENTERS

Elizabeth Edghill, BA, RN, BSN Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services Family Health Centers – Louisville

Sheyanga Beecher, CNP, MSN, MPH Director of the Hennepin Healthcare Pediatric Mobile Health Program Hennepin Healthcare

Jessica Deffler, MD Medical Director Wyss Wellness Center

MODERATOR

Lily Rubenstein, BSN, PHN Public Health Nurse Consultant Minnesota Department of Health

CME/continuing education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Other participants are responsible for determining if this training meets CE criteria for their professional organization. Learn more about Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health webinars and trainings. 

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For more information or questions, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program at MNCOENewcomerHealth@state.mn.us or 651-201-5414.

The Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health is supported by NU50CK000563 (MN) from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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