Clinic Information

Our mission is to prevent the spread of Tuberculosis by treating individuals infected with TB and by the continual testing of those suspected to carry this disease. 

Our hours of operation are 9-3:30 on Mondays and Thursdays and 8-3:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Skin tests are provided on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  Consequently, those tests are read on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  All skin tests must be read within 48-72 hours of placement.  Be aware that the clinic may be closed on certain holidays and skin testing or reading schedules may be affected.

Skin tests are performed  for clients who have been exposed to active TB or who meet the criteria for high risk infection.  Individuals considered at high risk are those born in other countries, or with immune deficiencies such as HIV, cancer, or diabetes.  Also, lifestyle experiences such as excessive alcohol and/or drug consumption, or imprisonment may also put an individual at risk for contracting TB. 

 Skin tests are routinely performed for clients who may need to stay in close-quarter living conditions such as a shelter or detention center. 

 Due to the large volume of clientele, we are not able to perform skin tests to meet employment or education requirements, but we are happy to refer you to other community clinics that provide these services at a minimal cost.

Positive Skin Test

If your skin test is positive, you will be interviewed by a nurse and given a chest x-ray to determine your treatment needs.  You may be infected with the bacteria that causes TB, but not actually have active TB disease.  In this case, the physician will recommend preventive therapy in the form of antibiotics. 

 If your skin test is positive and your chest x-ray indicates active disease, you will be tested further to determine the best treatment.  You will also be informed on how to protect those around you from contracting TB. 

Links for TB Disease Information

Questions and Answers about TB:  http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/faqs/qa.htm
TB and HIV:  http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/tbandhiv_eng.htm
TB and Pregnancy:  http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/250160.htm
BCG Vaccine:  http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/250120.htm
Protecting Friends and Family: http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/pamphlets/TB_contact_investigation.pdf
World Health Organization TB Information: http://www.who.int/tb/strategy/en/
Stop TB Strategy:http://www.who.int/tb/features_archive/stop_tb_strategy/en/index.html
Links in Spanish:  http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/enfermedades/tb.html