TB Program, Oregon Health Authority

08/22/2025

The Importance of Latent TB Infection testing and treatment, a video from CDC

Multiple TB survivors talk about the importance of latent TB infection testing and treatment. A TB control professional describes his work helping patients ...

08/21/2025

🎉 Happy National Senior Citizens Day! 🎉 Today, we honor the wisdom and stories of our cherished elders. Let’s celebrate their rich legacies with love, laughter, and joy! 🥳💖 Share your favorite memory, or a heartfelt message to the seniors in your life. Together, let’s lift them up and show our gratitude! 🌟✨

08/19/2025

Screening for Latent TB infection and TB disease can be confusing and complex. You can learn more about this process from the Mayo Clinic here;

Learn about the prevention and treatment of this disease that causes serious illness around the world.

08/15/2025

🌟 Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌿💆‍♀️ Let’s take a moment to unwind and embrace the joy of doing nothing! Whether it’s lounging in your favorite chair, sipping herbal tea, or getting lost in a good book, remember to tune into your own needs. Share your relaxation rituals below! 💖 🧘‍♂️✨

08/14/2025

Latent TB Infection, or LTBI, is a condition where TB bacteria are found in the body but not causing illness. LTBI is not contagious. References on LTBI, including treatment regimens and screening information, can be found on the OHA website here;

Latent TB Infection resources

08/11/2025

Latent TB infection is not contagious and has no symptoms, but it can become active and begin to make you sick at any time. This can happen if your immune system is weakened for any reason. Learn more about this from UCLA here;
https://ow.ly/WAc250WC85Q.

I am 14 years old and recently had to test for tuberculosis. What is the common age range for tuberculosis? I did some research and learned that there are both latent and active tuberculosis infections. What is the cause of this dormant phase in tuberculosis bacteria?

08/09/2025

🌍✨ Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! 🎉 Today, let’s celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities around the globe. 🌿💫 Join me in honoring their resilience and wisdom. Together, we can amplify their voices and embrace diversity! 🪶💖

07/24/2025

🎉💖 Happy International Self Care Day! Let’s celebrate by embracing our unique traditions and indulging in self-love rituals! 🌿✨ Today, take a moment to relax, reflect, and recharge. Treat yourself to a cozy cup of tea ☕️ or a nature walk 🌳. Remember, YOU are worth it and taking care of your self helps boost your health and prevent disease! 🥰

07/22/2025

🎉🌟 Happy National Be a Good Teammate Day! Let’s celebrate the spirit of teamwork! 🤝✨ Grab your favorite snacks and gather your crew for fun games, high-fives, and heartfelt cheers! 🥳💪 Remember, every small kindness counts—let's lift each other up today and every day! The TB Program recognizes that our team wouldn't be able to do what we do without teamwork and our partners in Oregon that help us in our mission to end TB.💖

07/18/2025

Find TB Resources is a site provided by the CDC with access to resources in various languages on a variety of topics pertaining to TB. Featured materials are updated monthly to highlight specific and current relevant content. Check it out below!

Find resources and links to TB materials such as fact sheets, patient education, training and more.

06/23/2025

🎉🌍 Happy Public Service Day! Today, the Oregon Health Authority TB Program celebrates the dedication of those who serve our communities with compassion and commitment, especially our public health nurses and administrators that give so much to help bring an end to TB in Oregon. Let's honor their efforts by spreading kindness and gratitude! 💖✨ Share your favorite stories of public service heroes & join us in making a positive impact together! 🌟🙌

06/16/2025

TB testing can be confusing and unclear to many people. Learn more about TB testing here

A TB test is a blood or skin test that checks for tuberculosis infection. Learn when you need one and what the results mean.