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To prevent the transmission of illness and disease by providing
immunizations, and to provide for the diagnosis, and treatment and/or
follow-up of communicable diseases including tuberculosis. Immunization
Clinic Immunizations are provided to Greene County residents regardless
of age. Preschool children may also receive immunizations as part of the
Well Child Clinic. |
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Click Here for
Immunization information |
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Sexually
Transmitted Disease Clinic
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| This clinic
provides diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of sexually
transmitted diseases for residents unable to afford
private medical care. |
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Tuberculosis (TB) Program
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| This program
provides screening and treatment for active cases of TB,
and conducts evaluations for those individuals who have
come in contact with active TB patients. Program
services include:
• TB Skin Tests -
available as a screening tool.
• TB Chest x-rays - a follow-up measure for residents
with positive skin tests.
• TB Chest Clinic - evaluation of suspect or active TB
case by a physician chest-specialist with provision of
prescription medications and further testing as
necessary. |