Voices of the community: Exploring the experiences of resettled refugee interpreters at a refugee clinic in a large multicultural city in Texas, United States of America.

Worldwide refugees numbered nearly 25.9 million in 2018 and, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the crisis grows each year. Research reports that refugees have a high prevalence of mental health conditions and are at increased risk for emotional and mental distress during resettlement.

Evolution of Experiential Learning Opportunities for Nursing Students After Natural Disaster.

Background: Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, can provide unique hands-on learning experiences for nursing students.

Method: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing deployed teams of faculty and students to Rockport, Texas, two to three times per week to provide post-disaster relief following Hurricane Harvey. Each team included a minimum of 10 students and two faculty to provide primary care, prevention, and door-to-door canvassing.

"We didn't forget" Utilizing a Community-Nurse Partnership to Promote Health in Rockport, Texas after Hurricane Harvey.

Background: On August 25th 2017 Harvey, a category 4 hurricane, made landfall on the south coast of Texas with heavy winds and rain that severely damaged the seaside town of Rockport. The challenge facing healthcare providers following a natural disaster is timely assessments of community need and available resources. One week later, faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing (SON) completed a community assessment and developed valuable partnerships.

"You Are Not Alone" Strategies for Addressing Mental Health and Health Promotion with a Refugee Women's Sewing Group.

Resettlement can be an uncertain time for refugees as they have often suffered life-threatening circumstances prior to flight from their countries, yet few resettlement programs screen for mental health. The purpose of this study was to pilot the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15) to assess mental health and the Pathways to Wellness intervention to identify internal and structural barriers affecting resettlement with a refugee women's sewing group. Community collaborations that create healthy social and physical environments through access to resources, economic opportunities, and social support promote a holistic approach to health and can improve quality of life for this vulnerable population.

Exploring women's participation in a U.S. Microcredit Program.

Purpose: The purpose of this ethnographic study was to explore and describe women's participation in a U.S. microcredit program in the Pacific Northwest and to examine the relationship between the participants' businesses and their health.