Who Our Program Is For
- Franklin County Residents, only
- Residents who have Active TB and their close contacts
- Immigrant and Refugee Arrivals with a
TB Status of Class A, Class B1, or Class B2
(with associated paperwork)
Our program does not provide TB screening except for
close contacts of individuals with active TB.
If a TB screening is needed, and you do not have a primary healthcare provider, please visit these locations
(click for more information):
Medication Appointments
A close contact infected with TB ( Latent TB Infection)
may be given mediation to treat this condition.
Medication is given during pre-scheduled appointments.
Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
DOT staff provide:
- Medications and other direct care services to Active TB patients;
- Outreach services to families and close contacts of Active TB patients;
by checking them for disease and exposure.
Medications are provided, if needed.
Education
Our staff serve as a primary TB resource and guidance for TB surveillance, reporting requirements, infection control practices and treatment guidelines for Franklin County.
Cost
TB Skin Test | For Active TB patients and their contacts, only. | $ 20.00 |
QuantiFERON® Blood Test | For Active TB patients and their contacts, only. | $100.00 |
Nurse visit for medication refill | For Active TB patients and their contacts, only. | $ 20.00 |
Chest X-Ray- Adult | For Active TB patients and their contacts, only. | $ 51.52 |
Chest X-Ray- Pediatric | For Active TB patients and their contacts, only. | $ 81.00 |
Nurse visit for medical records of previous test/ treatment | | No Charge |
Payment methods accepted:
Cash, Check, Money Order, Medicare, Medicaid,
CareSource, Molina, and United Healthcare.
Patients are responsible for insurance co-pays and deductibles.
A sliding fee scale is used for patients without insurance.
No one is denied services due to the inability to pay.