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Engaging the Private Sector in TB Prevention

Webinar
Engaging the Private Sector in TB Prevention

A 2-hour webinar focuses on tools and strategies State and local health departments can use to help private providers (including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Health Clinics, HMOs, and smaller practice practitioners) get up-to-speed on the diagnosis and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI).

Author:

Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center

Audiences:

Managers and Supervisors, Social Service Providers

Topic:

Partnership Building

Country of Origin:

United States

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