Rising Rates of Congenital Syphilis and Access to Care Part 2

A two-part discussion on the alarming prevalence of congenital syphilis, the need for access to care, and how community-based organizations can get involved.

Part 2 will concentrate on congenital syphilis rates specifically in New York City with speakers emphasizing the need for increased access to care, providing existing resources for patients, and introducing action steps for community-based organizations.

Part 1 focused on an overview of nationwide syphilis data highlighting the recent pivot to focus on people with reproductive capacity and the rising rates of congenital cases. View the recording here: https://youtu.be/pFQc1V3HUtU?si=SXzKZIy_DiuKsCCI

Continuing Education credit for certified public health professionals (CPH-CE, 1 hour) may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.

Meet Our Speakers:
Moderator: Dr. Ivy Turnbull
– Deputy Executive Director Of The Aids Alliance For Women, Infants, Youth, Children & Families
– Chair Of The National Black Women’s HIV/AIDS Network

Presenters:
– Dawn H Schuk, MHA – CEO Sisterlink Collaborative Inc.
– Dr. Anna Huang, MD – Clinician Educator & Family Medicine Physician Robin R Hennessy, MPH – New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Bureau of STD Control
– Robin R Hennessy, MPH – New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Bureau of STD Control