Ukrainian Health Resources

The information below includes fact sheets, webinars, videos, and other health resources to support new arrivals from Ukraine. 

Fact Sheets, Webinars and Helpful Information 

State Agencies

• Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (DSHS)

Federal Agencies

• USCIS United for Ukraine | (Ukrainian)
• USCIS Vaccine Attestation | (Ukrainian)

Community Resources and Ukrainian Culture

• Ukrainian Association of Washington State
• Ukrainian Community Center of Washington  
• Nashi Immigrants Health Board

Health Insurance

• Apple Health Eligibility for Individuals from Ukraine - Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Apple Health (Medicaid) for Ukrainian new arrivals
• For help with health insurance enrollment:
  • Health Navigators: Navigators are located across Washington State and are available at no cost to help customers sign up for coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder™. Navigators can help customers through the application and enrollment process from start to finish. 
  • ParentHelp123 Benefit Finder or 1-800-322-2588, health insurance assistance and connection 

Health Clinics

• Health Center: Health centers are local clinics that can treat your medical, dental, and other health care needs.
• Vaccines For Children (VFC) and Adult Vaccine (AVC) Clinic Finder 
• Refugee Health Screening Clinics

Health Promotion and Education 

COVID-19 Engagement and Information

 

• COVID-19 website | Ukrainian | Russian  
• COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Russian and Ukrainian speaking community 
• Care Connect Washington | Ukrainian | Russian - for people who test positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home. 
• COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations | Ukrainian | Russian 

Immunization Information 

• Plain Talk About Childhood Immunization (PDF) |  Ukrainian (PDF) |  Russian (PDF)
• School and Childcare Immunizations Information for Families

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

• Get Tested! Find a Clinic Near You
• Bacterial Vaginosis (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Chlamydia (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Genital Herpes (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Genital HPV (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Gonorrhea (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• STD and Pregnancy (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Syphilis (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Trichomoniasis (CDC) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF) 

HIV 

• Get Tested! Find a Clinic Near You
• Medical HIV Case Management

Behavioral Health  

• Psychological First Aid (PFA) webinar (Switchboard) 
  • PFA: Tips for Adults (NCTSN) | Ukrainian |  Russian
  • PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (NCTSN) |  Ukrainian (PDF) |  Russian (PDF)
  • PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (NCTSN) |  Ukrainian |  Russian 
  • PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers (NCTSN) |  Ukrainian |  Russian  
  • PFA: Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (NCTSN) |  Russian (PDF)
  • Age-related Reactions to Traumatic Events (NCTSN) (PDF) |  Ukrainian |  Russian
  • After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal (NCTSN) |  Ukrainian |  Russian
  • Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (NCTSN) 
  • Understanding Refugee Trauma: For School Personnel (NCTSN) | Russian (PDF)

TB Resources 

• Where Do I Get a TB Test? | Ukrainian 
• Cultural Quick Reference Guide: Ukraine (SNTC) 
• Uniting for Ukraine: Tuberculosis Information and Resources (CDC)  
• You Can Prevent Tuberculosis: A Patient Educational Handout (SNTC) | Ukrainian
• You can have TB and Feel Healthy (Massachusetts Dept. of Health) | Ukrainian | Russian 
• You have TB Infection (Massachusetts Dept. of Health) | Ukrainian | Russian
• How to take your TB medicine (Massachusetts Dept. of Health) | Ukrainian | Russian  
• Keep taking your TB medicine (Massachusetts Dept. of Health) | Ukrainian | Russian  

Measles 

• Measles Basic Information (PDF) | Ukrainian (PDF) | Russian (PDF)
• Vaccine (shot) for Measles (CDC) Ukrainian (PDF)  
• Measles: More than just a little rash infographic (CDC) Ukrainian (PDF)  

Smoke from Fires

• Smoke from Fires website | Ukrainian | Russian
• Smoke from Wildfires Toolkit - choose from multiple languages

WIC

• WIC Nutrition Program | Washington State Department of Health
• WIC Clinic Locator
• WIC Language Assistance
• Get the WIC Shopper App | Ukrainian | Russian
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) | Ukrainian | Russian

 Information for Healthcare Providers 

Immunization Information and Cultural Training  

• Fostering COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Russian and Ukrainian Speaking Communities e-course
• Ukrainian and Russian Language Translation Guide for School Immunization Records (Spokane Regional Health District) (PDF)
• Center for Excellence in Newcomer Health: Minnesota | Vaccination Coverage and Record Translation Guidance for Health Care Providers Serving Ukrainian Newcomers
• Ukrainian Vaccination Records Webinar (recording) | Slides (PDF) | Transcript (PDF)

Ukrainian Health Outcomes

• Ukrainian Health Profile and Screening Guidance: Adults (PDF) | Pediatrics (PDF)
• Overview for Clinicians Caring for Ukrainian Arrivals (Minnesota Dept. of Health) (PDF)

Contact Us

Refugee and Immigrant Health Program 
refugeehealthprogram@doh.wa.gov