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Communicable Disease Division

Phone:(425) 339-5225
Email: cdquestions@shd.snohomish.wa.gov
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00

Refugee Screening Program
The Refugee Health Program is housed within the TB Control Program and is responsible for the state-side screening of foreign-born refugees immigrating to Snohomish County.

What services are provided through refugee screening?
  • Basic health screening interview
  • Screening for Tuberculosis, anemia, blood pressure
  • Immunizations
  • Referrals for other health conditions
Who can access this service?
  • New Refugee Arrivals
Where is the screening conducted?
  • Main Tuberculosis Control Clinic in Everett
    3020 Rucker Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201

  • South County Clinic
    6101 - 200th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98036
What happens at the screening appointments?
  • At the first appointment
    • Interview
    • Skin Test placed
    • Finger stick for anemia
    • Blood drawn if needed
    • Immunization Records reviewed

  • At the second Visit (three days later)
    • Questions answered
    • Skin test read
    • Vaccinations provided
    • Referral for a Chest X-ray if needed
    • Referrals to community health care providers as needed
Who should I contact to schedule an appointment?
  • Please call the clinic in Everett at (425) 339-5225 or Lynnwood (425) 775-3522
What is most important to know about refugee screening?
  • Our services are entirely confidential
  • Interpreters are available
  • No one is refused services because of inability to pay


Last Reviewed and updated December 6, 2007



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