TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC (TB CLINIC) | METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Offers diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Includes chest X-rays, skin tests, medication, lab work and outpatient medical services. If medication is required, a prescription will be written and filled on-site. Monitors the incidence of the disease within Cuyahoga County (physicians are required to notify this program within 24 hours of suspecting an active TB case). Admits those who have symptoms of active TB who otherwise cannot be isolated within their current environment, such as someone who is homeless (any hospital should admit someone under those circumstances).
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Phone for information or to make an appointment M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. After hours, those who are believed to have a case of active TB should go to the emergency room for assistance.
Fee
Fixed fee billed to insurer. Third party payment accepted (private insurance, Medicaid). No one will be denied service based on inability to pay.
Eligibility
Cuyahoga County residents. To be admitted to the hospital for an active case of TB, must have a referral from a physician or go through the emergency room.
Agency info
METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Functions as a 731-bed, county-owned and fully-accredited general medical and surgical hospital.