TB Clinic Services

• Treatment of TB Disease
  This includes medication for the treatment of TB disease, necessary lab work and x-rays.  Family centered case management including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) is provided.  
   
• TB Preventive Therapy
  This includes medication (usually Isoniazid), lab work, x-ray and follow-up to prevent persons from developing "active" TB disease.
   
• Contact Investigation and Examinations
  A contact is someone who has spent time with a person with infectious TB.  Contact investigations identify persons who may have been infected.  The TB Clinic provides this testing and appropriate treatment.
   
• Evaluation of Reactive TB Skin Tests
  A person with a reactive skin test, who has no other source or care, may get an evaluation at the TB Control Clinic.  The evaluation may include; lab tests, x-rays and a health assessment.
   
• Consultation to Health Care Provider
  The knowledge and expertise of the staff at TBCC is valuable city resource and is shared with other health facilities and practitioners in the area.
   
• Community Education and Information
  The TB Control Clinic staff acts as a resource for Tuberculosis information and  education in the community.
   
• Refugee Screening
  The TB Control Clinic offers free screening, immunizations, and Public Health Nurse follow-up for all new refugee client.