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Addressing Latent Tuberculosis Infection And Tuberculosis In Asian, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Communities: The Role Of Health Centers For Testing And Treatment” Webinar

Year Developed: 2020

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance .

Resource Summary: This webinar will provide an overview of LTBI and TB disease; discuss successful strategies for testing and treatment in high need populations; and share information about the new TB Community Engagement Network initiative.

Resource Details: In 2018, a total of 9,025 TB disease cases were reported in the United States and its Territories. Asians, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are disproportionately impacted by TB at a greater rate compared to other racial and ethnic groups. For example, the rate of TB disease is 33 times higher for Asians than whites. Considering the complex health and social needs of the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, health centers play a critical role as a safety net provider and community partner to address special and vulnerable populations with increased risk TB. This webinar will provide an overview of LTBI and TB disease; discuss successful strategies for testing and treatment in high need populations; and share information about the new TB Community Engagement Network initiative.

Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Promising/Best Practices, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Development/Training , Patient Engagement, Programs and Services, Patient-Centered Health Outcomes.

Keywords: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AA&NHPIs), Infectious Diseases, Prevention, Screening.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.