Finding ways to utilize health resources that resettled refugees receive in New York City, USA

Abstract: Refugee resettlement to the United States has decreased tremendously since 2017. This study investigates whether, and how, resettlement and health organization in New York are facilitating the distribution of health resources and how they are integrating refugees into becoming self-sufficient in the United States. Refugees have a right to many resources upon arrival in the United Stated especially health resources. Through case studies, this thesis examines two organizations contribution to changing the health status of refugees and the strategies that they implement to help refugees. Findings show that both organizations examined contribute to assist refugees to improve access to the health care. Findings also reveal many strategies for the facilitation of integration, the most prominent factor being interaction between organizations and refugees upon resettlement.