California Tuberculosis Controllers Association

working towards elimination by promoting excellence in tuberculosis treatment and prevention

CTCA is a professional association of local health department (LHD) tuberculosis (TB) program staff working with California Department of Public Health TB Control Branch (CDPH TBCB) staff to advance TB care, prevention and elimination in California. Find local and state TB staff in this TB staff Directory.

Guidance

Developed by representatives from the state and local health department TB control programs, CTCA and CDPH-TBCB endorse these joint guidelines for use in California. 

Events

Annual educational conferences and meetings to advance tuberculosis care and prevention in California. Everyone is welcome.

Awards

Recognizing and celebrating leadership and excellence in tuberculosis care, prevention, and elimination in California.

Emphasis on Health For All

CTCA is dedicated to ensuring optimal health for all Californians. We work to remove barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, focusing on communities disproportionately impacted by tuberculosis.

CTCA provides resources for civil surgeons, patients, and providers, including joint guidance in collaboration with CDPH TBCB.

Civil Surgeons

For Civil Surgeons who perform immigration medical examinations.

Patients

For individuals who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Providers

For medical provideers and other professionals in the field.