Locations
Monday- Friday 9-11:30 am, 1-5 pm
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»