Tuberculosis Program

The Hidalgo County Tuberculosis Program is recognized for the outstanding demonstration and effective implementation of Tuberculosis Control Standards, Medical Countermeasures, & Community-Wide Outreach Education.

Pulmonary Clinic Services Provided

• TB cases and suspected case of TB: evaluation and diagnosis provided by physician along with treatment by nursing staff by DOT (direct observed treatment).
• Screening of those exposed to someone w/ TB disease: application of the Tuberculin Skin Test/TSPOT, chest x-rays if necessary and preventive treatment along with Targeted Tuberculin Testing: for persons at the highest risk of LTBI (Latent TB Infection) for the purpose offering preventive treatment. 
• Accept referral from Private Physicians: for evaluation of TB disease and treatment for those already evaluated for LTBI (Latent tuberculosis Infection). 
• Walk-ins accepted: anyone demonstrating signs and symptoms of Tuberculosis will be evaluated.
• The Tuberculosis Program is recognized for the outstanding demonstration and effective implementation of Tuberculosis Control Standards and Community-wide Outreach Education.
• For additional information call: (956)387-0118
• TB Information: CDC Tuberculosis Webpage