P.O. Box 282, 1212 West Ash Street    |    Junction City, Kansas 66441   |    PH: 785-762-5788   |    FX: 785-762-5025   |    Email: admin@jcgchealthdept.org

Hours of Operation
Walk-in Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School starts August 16, 2010

Plan ahead!

Schedule early for all your children's school health needs.
  • Physicals
  • Immunization

Tuberculosis (TB) Program

The Health Department and Junction City Youth Clinic (JCYC) provide the following TB services:

  • TB skin test implantation and reading,
  • Preventive medication for clients with latent TB (TB that is not active or infectious),
  • Medication and nursing case management to clients with active TB,
  • TB screening and referrals for chest x-rays, and
  • Outreach to high-risk populations.

Fees:

There is a charge for routine TB tests that are required for your job or school. Medicaid/HealthWave Insurance is accepted.
No Fee Charged for TB testing if:
  • You are a contact to someone who has active TB
  • You were told to come to the Health Department for TB testing by a medical facility, Health Department, or State Agency.

Hours for TB screening clinic

TB test are only administered on Monday, Tuesday from 8:00AM – 3:45PM, and Wednesday from 8:00AM – 2:00PM.

Tuberculosis (TB) FAQs:

How is TB spread?

TB is spread when a person with active TB coughs, sings, sneezes, or speaks, and you breathe the air contaminated with TB germs.

What is the difference between latent and active TB?

Latent TB:
  • When you breathe TB germs they can reach your lungs and may go to other parts of your body. Usually the germs go to sleep in your body, and this is called latent TB or TB infection. When you have latent TB you can’t give TB to others, but you must take medication to keep from developing active TB.
Active TB:
  • If you don’t take the medication, the TB germs may become active and attack your lungs and other parts of your body. This is called active TB or TB disease. You can give active TB to others and you must take medication. With TB infection, you may feel sick with fever, weight loss or cough. If a client has symptoms suggestive of active TB, please call the Health Department at: (785) 762-5788. The TB nurse can arrange to see you the same day, or she can visit your home, if you prefer.

How do I know if I should get tested for TB?

Some people need a routine TB test for their job or school. If you do not need a routine TB test but you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please call the Health Department: (785) 762-5788 or the Youth Clinic at (785) 762-5022 so that the nurse can see you the same day.