The Brief
- DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
- The clinic, located at the Richardson Health Center, features advanced facilities like specialized airflow control, UV disinfectant lighting, and a modern radiology suite to improve care and reduce airborne disease transmission.
- The new clinic aims to enhance DeKalb County’s capacity to diagnose, treat, and contain tuberculosis, providing safer and more effective care for patients.
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County is set to open a new, state-of-the-art tuberculosis (TB) clinic on Monday, July 21, as the county works to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia.
What we know:
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 2023 Annual Tuberculosis Surveillance Report, DeKalb County reported 52 TB cases last year—more than any of the state’s 159 counties. Along with Fulton and Gwinnett counties, the metro Atlanta area accounted for nearly 46% of all TB cases statewide.…