Targeted Tuberculosis Screening in Tarrant County
A Good Idea
Description
Tuberculosis is an important health problem among the community's homeless population. In light of this problem, all of the individuals that stay at the Presbyterian Night Shelter must now undergo a required chest x-ray and tuberculin testing and reading prior to their admission into the shelter.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis among the homeless population.
Results / Accomplishments
The outcome of this practice has been a decrease of tuberculosis morbidity within the homeless population.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Tarrant County Public Health Deparment
Primary Contact
Gerry Burgess, Division Manager
100 E Weatherford St
Fort Worth, TX 76196
(817) 321-4945
gbburgess@tarrantcounty.com
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/eGov/site/default.asp
100 E Weatherford St
Fort Worth, TX 76196
(817) 321-4945
gbburgess@tarrantcounty.com
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/eGov/site/default.asp
Topics
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
Tarrant County Public Health Deparment
Source
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Date of publication
2005
Date of implementation
2002
Location
Tarrant County, TX
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Additional Audience
The Homeless