Tuberculosis Clinic

Services

We provide evaluation and treatment of tuberculosis to high-risk populations in Multnomah County only. About tuberculosis»

Evaluation, which may include:

• Clinical evaluation
• Skin test
• Chest x-rays
• Sputum analysis
• Blood tests

Treatment for latent TB

• Medications
• Monitoring for side effects
• Lab analysis
• Directly observed therapy for shelter residents and pediatric clients

Treatment for active TB

• RN case management for every patient with active TB disease
• Chest x-rays
• Sputum collection and/or induction
• Laboratory tests
• Direct observed therapy
• Side effects management and monitoring
• Evaluation and help with psycho/social issues affecting treatment
• Epidemiology investigation and treatment of contacts as needed

Who We Serve

Persons with symptoms of lung TB who are:

• Referred by healthcare provider to rule out TB (documentation must be provided to the TB program in advance). See TB reporting and referral»
• Self-referred with TB symptoms for 3 weeks duration with risk for TB

Persons with recent infection or exposure:

• Skin test converters (current positive skin test and a negative documented skin test within past 2 years)
• Case contacts to active TB case

Persons born outside of the U.S. who are recent Class B immigrants or refugees.

Patrons of the following:

• Designated shelters (including employees)
• Hooper

Cost

Services are free of charge for qualified individuals.

Shelter Clearance Cards

Need immediate housing? In order to stay in an overnight or short-term homeless shelter, you'll need to get a shelter clearance card or “blue card.” You do not need a blue card to stay at a shelter during a severe weather event.

The Health Department’s Tuberculosis Program offers free TB screening for shelter clearance cards at:

Transition Projects, Inc. (TPI)
650 NW Irving St, Portland (MAP)
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 1:15-3:15 pm

If you’ve ever had a positive TB skin test, we'll need to see you at the TB Clinic during regular clinic hours.

For shelter information, call 211. Shelter map»