Tuberculosis Elimination Program
The purpose of the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program is to reduce and, ultimately, eliminate TB in Nashville.
Tuberculosis Elimination Services
The TB Elimination Program works with community agencies, providers, and hospitals to identify persons who have active TB disease. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services are provided to all persons in Davidson County who are diagnosed with active TB disease. Contact investigations are conducted in partnership with patients who have active TB disease to identify, evaluate, and treat individuals who have been exposed to active TB. Directly observed therapy is provided to all persons with TB disease, children, and some high risk contacts.
The TB Elimination Program provides TB screening for Davidson County residents. Persons who are determined to be at risk for TB infection or TB disease may receive additional screening including skin testing and chest X-rays. Preventive treatment for latent TB is available and provided free of charge.
The TB Elimination Program provides community education, upon request, to individuals, community groups, businesses, and healthcare providers.
Cost of Services
Screening, evaluation, and treatment are provided free of charge. A $ 10.00 fee is charged for some reports.
Location
TB Elimination Program
311 23rd Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
(615) 340-5650
Clinic Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 to 4:30
Last patient is taken at 3:30
Clinic opens at 9:00 on Wednesdays
No screenings or skin tests are provided on Thursdays.
Links:
Public Service Video - TB- Preventable, Treatable, Curable
Global Health - HIV, TB, and Malaria
http://www.globalhealthfacts.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - TB Program
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/default.htm
Tennessee Department of Health - TB Program
http://www2.state.tn.us/health/CEDS/TB/
American Lung Association - Video - TB Germ
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35761 (Part 1)
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35765 (Part 2)