The Washington State Tuberculosis Advisory Council (WSTBAC) is made up of a representative group of public health professionals and concerned citizens in Washington State formed to address issues related to tuberculosis.

Vision: A STATE FREE OF TUBERCULOSIS

Mission Statement:

1. Membership: WSTAC will be a representative group of health care professionals and community leaders most affected by tuberculosis in Washington State.
2. Charter: to build a broad understanding of tuberculosis within the community with a specific goal to eliminate tuberculosis in this state.
3. Activities:
   1. Solicit input from representative health care professionals and leaders of community organizations representing those most affected by tuberculosis including, but not limited to, HIV, homeless, and immigrant groups.
   2. Make recommendations to local and state legislative bodies and the state public health department.
   3. Advocate maintaining or increasing levels of funding to support its endeavor to eliminate tuberculosis from the state.

WSTAC Subcommittees:

1. Governance
2. Education
3. Membership
4. Advocacy

Become Involved / Contact:

Colleen Osterhaus
American Lung Association® of Washington
2625 Third Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-441-5100 x 29

Upcoming 2006 meetings: