Texas Health Resources - Burmese Care Coordination Program

What is it?

The Burmese Care Coordination Program began with coordinating the care of pregnant Burmese women. Many culturally responsive strategies were developed, including the involvement of a dedicated in-culture Burmese interpreter and active partnerships with non-profit organizations serving the refugee population.

Who is it for?

Burmese refugees in Dallas

Why do they do it?

The fundamental goal is to provide safe, quality care with good outcomes for the Burmese woman and her child across the continuum of care. Other objectives include engaging Burmese patients and families in their care; building a knowledge base to help clinicians provide culturally sensitive care; and identifying community partners and resources to help with care continuity.

Impact

From June 2012 to June 2014, 181 pregnant Burmese women were seen at the Women’s Health Center. The Burmese women had a lower rate of C-sections than the average clinic population (25.8 percent versus 34.2 percent), and 87 percent of them returned for a post-partum visit.

Contact: Mina Kini
Senior Director, Multicultural & Community Health Improvement
Telephone: 682-236-7871
Email: minakini@texashealth.org