These handouts on syphilis and congenital syphilis were created for to inform community members by the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Heath Board. […]
Keyword: syphilis
Congenital Syphilis on the Rise: Preventable and Treatable in Indian Country | May 26, 2022
In this presentation, Dr Eitan Bornstein highlights best practices for responding to the rise of congenital syphilis rates in Indigenous communities. Dr Bornstein provides a brief syphilis 101 followed by… […]
Ending the Epidemics in Indian Country: HIV and STIs | May 3rd, 2022
In this series of presentations, Dr. Jonathan Iralu, Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Diseases at IHS, a primary care approach to Eliminating HIV in Indian Country. Then, Dr. Melanie Taylor,… […]
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Responding to the Rising Rates of Congenital Syphilis in Indigenous Communities | April 12, 2022
Indian Country ECHO in partnership with the IHS National STD Program hosted a Grand Rounds focused on congenital syphilis. In this series of presentations, moderated by Dr Jean Howe, IHS… […]
STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 (CDC)
Latest CDC treatment recommendations and guidelines on sexually transmitted diseases and infections. […]
Syphilis in the ED: Why it Matters and What to Know | March 3, 2022
We welcome you to join Indian Country ECHO for a special session focused on responding to the rise of syphilis rates in Indigenous communities. This session will cover syphilis’ reemergence… […]
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Recognizing Syphilis and Responding to Outbreaks | February 17, 2022
In this series of presentations, Dr. Jonathan Iralu, Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Diseases at IHS, provides a clinical update on emerging COVID-19 topics. Then, Dr. Melanie Taylor, Medical Epidemiologist… […]
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Responding to the Rising Rates of Syphilis in Indigenous Communities | October 12, 2021
In this presentation, Dr Jorge Mera, MD, FACP, Indian Country ECHO Medical Director and Director of Infectious Diseases for Cherokee Nation Health Services (CNHS), highlights best practices for responding to… […]