Tuberculosis (TB) Program
Availability:
In PersonTB program provides services to Henrico residents of all ages that are in one of the following categories:
- TB suspects
- TB cases
- Contacts of TB cases
- Evaluation of positive TB skin tests
- Positive IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay)
- Abnormal chest x-ray suggesting TB
- Newly arrived refugees
- Immigrants referred to the health department by the U.S. Department of State
The Henrico Health Deparment provides the following services:
- Medical Consultation
- Contact Investigation
- Laboratory Tests
- Chest X-ray
- Education & Training
- Community Partnerships
- Medication
- Surveillance & epidemiology
- Direct Observed Therapy
- Patient Education
The Henrico Health Department does not do TB Skin testing for employment.
For more information contact:
Henrico Health Department Tuberculosis Program
Phone: 804-501-4651
Fax: 804-501-4232
Eliana.Alesina@vdh.virginia.gov
