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The Tuberculosis program at Cambridge Health Alliance
consists of clinical services conducted at the Schipellite Chest
Center, and prevention, education and case management through the
Cambridge Public Health Department.
The Schipellite Chest Center, located at the Cambridge
campus Multispecialty clinic, is staffed by 4 physicians and 4 public
health nurses. The center currently sees patients on Monday afternoons
and Thursday mornings.
Patients of the Schipellite Chest Center receive X-rays, lab tests,
medications and all visits free of charge. The Massachusetts Department
of Public Health reimburses Cambridge Health Alliance for each service.
Please note that this clinic does not do TB skin testing for routine
work-related requirements.
When calling to refer a patient for routine TB services, please
include the date and size in millimeters of the patient’s TB skin
test.
Services:
- Evaluation of patients with a positive skin test for tuberculosis
- Treatment of patients with latent TB infection
- Treatment of patients with active TB disease
- TB skin testing for high risk individuals
- Case management for patients with active TB disease (infectious
disease) occurs via the Cambridge Public Health Department or
by public health nurses in the community of residence. This includes:
- Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) in the home or workplace
- Contact tracing and testing for people who may have been
exposed to TB
- Prevention and education in the community
- Contacting and visiting new immigrants to the community
who may need additional TB follow up services as identified
by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Contact Information:
Schipellite Chest Center
Cambridge campus
Medical Specialties
1493 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-665-3803
617-665-1291
617-665-3888 (fax)
Hours:
Monday
5:00pm - 8:00pm; MD, RN
Tuesday
1:00pm - 6:30pm; MD
4:30pm - 6:30pm; MD
Wednesday
8:30am - 11:00am; RN
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