The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) is a tax-supported, state-administered program of the Ohio Department of Health. The goal of the program is to assure that children with special needs and their families receive comprehensive care and services.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs. However, TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.