Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center

12/23/2025

Now Online! Radiographic Manifestations of TB: A Primer for Clinicians, 3rd edition

The Curry International Tuberculosis Center/UCSF is pleased to announce the release of the 3rd edition of a longstanding and popular publication for healthcare professionals: Radiographic Manifestations of Tuberculosis: A Primer for Clinicians on Basic Radiography of Pulmonary TB.

This fully updated primer is designed for clinicians who are likely to encounter patients with TB, with the clinical use of chest radiography for diagnosis and management of TB in mind. Using the physical principles of plain chest radiography, the publication helps readers:

• Understand how chest radiographs are created and how normal anatomy and pathology are visualized using radiographs
• Read and interpret chest radiographs for the diagnosis and management of pulmonary TB
• Learn standard terminology to facilitate discussions with radiologists by using a common vocabulary to assess radiographic images

Chapters cover Basic Chest Radiograph Interpretation, Radiographic Manifestations of Pulmonary TB, and Clinical Cases.

The 3rd edition of Radiographic Manifestations of TB was written and edited by: Michael B. Gotway, MD; Philip C. Hopewell, MD; Lisa Chen, MD; and Charles L. Daley, MD.

View and/or download the publication: https://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/products/radiographic-manifestations-tuberculosis-primer-clinicians-third-edition

A print version is scheduled for 2026.

CDC TB

11/24/2025

SNTC recently concluded another Essential Interviewing Skills course with the fabulous group from the Kentucky TB control program. Keep an eye out for our next offering in 2026!

11/10/2025

A look at SNTC’s Beyond the Basics in person course in Miami last week. We had a great time and a wonderful group of learners!

A huge thank you to the TB staff at the Miami Health Department and Jackson Memorial Hospital for your hospitality!

09/30/2025

Health care providers: you play an important role in protecting your patients from TB. Talk with them today about TB testing and treatment options. https://bit.ly/4fs6Aut

09/25/2025

09/03/2025

TB Programs: Looking for additional information on latent TB infection? CDC’s latent TB infection resource hub is your one-stop-shop for guidance, messages, resources, videos, training, and more! https://bit.ly/4lgv2QM

08/01/2025

Interested in learning more about TB? Check out CDC’s “Introduction to Tuberculosis (TB)” slide set! It provides an overview on the basics of TB in the United States. Access the slide set here: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/communication-resources/introduction-to-tuberculosis-slide-set.html

05/16/2025

Happy Nursing Week!

We are excited to highlight two wonderful nurses that have been key members of SNTC's Fundamentals of TB CI course. Thank you for your expertise!

05/15/2025

Happy Nursing Week!

We are excited to highlight Jenna Hext for her amazing work in TB. Jenna has been a key partner for SNTC and has worked with SNTC on multiple courses.

05/14/2025

Happy Nursing Week!

Ms. Teresa Manalo has been a TB Nurse for the past 5 years at the Guam TB Program and is a true asset to the public health nursing field. Her exemplary service and dedication were recently recognized with the 2024 Carol Pozsik TB Nursing Award from the National Tuberculosis Coalition of America (NTCA). As a nurse preceptor for the University of Guam, Tess imparts her invaluable experience to medical and medical assistant students, fostering a deeper understanding of public health's contribution to the medical community.

05/13/2025

Happy Nurses Week!

This Nurses Week, we pause to recognize and honor the unwavering commitment, compassion, and expertise of two of our extraordinary nurses, Jared Inman and Karen Cusano, in our health department's Disease Prevention Program. (TB/STD). Their tireless efforts in contacting, treating, and monitoring our clients make an immeasurable difference in public health and the lives of those they serve.

Through their dedication, they provide not only medical care but also hope, reassurance, and education—ensuring that each individual receives the guidance and support they need. They tireless work hours, overcoming challenges, or simply offering a kind word during difficult times, their impact extends far beyond clinical treatment.

Their passion for service, empathy for their patients, and relentless pursuit of better health outcomes inspire us all. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to keeping our community healthy, safe, and informed.

To these remarkable nurses—thank you for all that you do. Your work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated, today and every day.

05/12/2025

Happy Nursing Week to the exceptional nurses of Guam Community Health Centers!

They care for our island community with deep compassion and dedication—serving individuals and families across every stage of life. From newborns to the elderly, and everyone in between, they provide vital services that promote health, dignity, and hope.
These nurses stand at the frontlines for the indigent and underserved, often going above and beyond their regular duties—working weekends, joining outreaches, and addressing urgent public health needs.
Their commitment reaches far beyond the clinic walls and into the heart of the community. This week, we celebrate and honor them for their tireless service and the powerful difference they make every single day.

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to the nurses of Guam Community Health Center—you are truly appreciated!