Syphilis rates are climbing across the US, including in rural areas, while Native populations disproportionately bear the burden. Similarly, congenital syphilis has skyrocketed, disproportionately impacting Native-born infants. Meanwhile, the ongoing shortage of Bicillin L-A continues to hinder rapid treatment, and the need for effective solutions in rural and Native-serving clinics is critical. Join our session on May 9 to learn how to recognize, test, and treat syphilis – including congenital syphilis – in Native communities, while incorporating American Indigenous medicine practices. During this session, participants will gain invaluable insights into addressing the complexities of rural healthcare and combating the disproportionate burden of syphilis and congenital syphilis among Native populations.
Target audience
Health care providers and professionals working with Native populations and Tribal leaders
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the epidemiology of syphilis in the US and Indian Country, including syndemic associations
- Interpret syphilis serologic testing
- Differentiate treatment recommendations for syphilis based on staging
- Identify best and innovative practices for syphilis in Native communities and health systems
Speakers
Jessica Leston, MPH | she/her/hers
Tsimshian, The Raven Collective, Grayslake, IL
Jorge Mera, MD, FACP | he/him/his
Director of Infectious Diseases, Cherokee Nation Health Services, Tahlequah, OK
Questions? Please contact matec@medicine.wisc.edu
Continuing Education Credit
Physicians, Nurses, Other Participants
CME, CNE, AND CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION – PENDING
Physicians
ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA) through the joint providership of the St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center and MATEC-KS/NE. The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center is accredited by the MSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Kansas City CARE Clinic is approved as provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering approved for 1.0 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0256-0609.
All Other Participants can receive a Certificate of Attendance.
COMPLETION OF THE EVALUATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Questions on accreditation? Please email stusher@kumc.edu