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Disease Risks and Homelessness

The recent emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. HUD strongly encourages CoCs to contact their local public health departments, Healthcare for the Homeless agencies, and other local health partners to ensure the unique needs and opportunities related to the homeless service system are incorporated in plans to prevent and respond to infectious diseases like COVID-19.

Quality Improvement Strategies for LTBI Screening, Testing, and Treatment in AA and NH/PI-Serving Health Centers: EHR Template Development Learning Collaborative

Asian/Asian American (A/AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities continue to be impacted by tuberculosis (TB) at a greater rate compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Countries with the highest TB burden among non-U.S.-born Asians and Pacific Islanders include the Philippines, India, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, and the Marshall Islands (CDC, 2022). This report contains strategies for LTBI screening, testing, and treatment  in health centers that serve AA and NH/PI communities.

COVID-19 And Tuberculosis

The handout provides information on the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and TB. The handout also lists who is at higher risk for TB and includes ways people can protect themselves and their family.

Tuberculosis and Long Term Care

In this 40-minute webinar, participants learn about TB basics, testing, and diagnosis. Participants also receive information on TB related guidelines in Indiana for the long term care setting for both residents and staff.