TB is a reportable disease according to Pennsylvania Code, Title 28, Chapter 27. The Bethlehem Health Bureau (BHB) serves Bethlehem City residents by conducting a TB clinic held every other month. Some services provided by the Bethlehem Health Bureau to tuberculosis patients, suspects, contacts, and others at high risk include:
- Anti-TB medication for treatment and prevention of the disease
- Assistance with obtaining needed laboratory and radiographic services for TB clinic patients
- In-field, directly-observed therapy (DOT) for patients to complete recommended therapy
- Targeted investigations designed to contain transmission of infection to protect the public wellbeing
For information on the Bethlehem Health Bureau’s TB clinic, please call
610-865-7083