Tuberculosis Program

Services for the Public:

• Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests at HCPHES Clinics.  No appointment is necessary.
• TB community education programs
  Contact TB Special Projects Nurse:  713-439-6121

Services for Healthcare Providers:

• Complete evaluation, chest x-ray and treatment services for TB infection or disease in HCPHES TB Chest Clinics located in the northwest  and southeast areas of Harris County;
• Case management of TB cases and suspected cases, including those medically managed by other healthcare providers;
• Medication for suspects or cases of TB through the Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) program;
• Directly observed preventive therapy (DOPT) for children and adults who are household contacts to TB suspects or cases;
• Investigation of contacts and screening of high-risk populations; and,
• Consultation with state and nationally recognized experts.

For more information or to report suspected TB cases, please contact:

• TB Intake Nurse at 713-439-6217
• TB Case Registry at 713-439-6214

 

 

 

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