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| Ranking |
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. |
| Categories |
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Access to Health Services
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| 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 |
County: Tarrant County, TX |
| 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
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| For more details |
http://www.naccho.org/topics/modelpractices/dat...
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| Target Audience |
The Homeless |
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