ANNOUNCEMENTS: DHS

Yap State Department of Health Services - Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Announcement

The Yap State Department of Health Services is inviting all members of the public, as well as employees of government offices and private business, to come to Yap Memorial Hospital for a FREE Tuberculosis, or TB, screening.

Please come for screening if you have had a cough that lasts two weeks or longer, or if you have any of these symptoms:

Night sweats while sleeping

Unexplained weight loss

Fever

Feeling tired or weak most of the time

You should also come for screening if you have higher chance of getting TB, especially if:

You have lived with or been in close contact with someone who has TB.

You have diabetes

You have kidney disease or liver disease

You have cancer

You are receiving chemotherapy

Or you are taking steroid medicines for a long time, such as for asthma or other medical conditions.

TB can be cured, especially when it is found early. Getting tested is quick, free, and can help protect you, your family, your coworkers, and our community.

Please visit Yap Memorial Hospital and take advantage of this free TB screening.

For more information, please contact the EpiNet Team at 350-2110 or 350-2114 during normal working hours.

Remember: Early detection saves lives. Your health is your wealth.

Thank you.