Information for Health Providers

Provider Resources 

Additional CDC Screening & Treatment Resources 

CDC highlights, guidelines, Expedited Partners Therapy (EPT), and related articles

Training Resources 

National STD Curriculum 

  • Free educational website from the UW STD Prevention Training Center and the University of Washington 
  • STD Modules/Self Study, Continuing Education, News, Expert Interviews and Resources

Webinars

DPH Webinar: Preventing Congenital Syphilis

Webinar Presenter: Jodie Dionne-Odom, MD, Assistant Professor, UAB School of Medicine

April 25, 2018 

View Recording: click here

Objectives:

  • Describe the epidemiology of primary and secondary syphilis, particularly among women of reproductive age in Georgia

  • Apply Georgia state laws and guidelines from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force related to syphilis screening and treatment during pregnancy

  • Describe common barriers to screening for and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy during a clinical encounter, and demonstrate ways to overcome the barriers

DPH Webinar: GA HIV/Syphilis Pregnancy Screening Act of 2015

April 26th, 2017 

View Recording: click here

Objectives: 

  • Describe the epidemiology and burden of congenital HIV & syphilis in the U.S. & Georgia
  • Understand GA House Bill HB 436 (HIV/Syphilis Pregnancy Screening Act of 2015) & public health challenges for implementing the legislature
  • Describe the risk factors for MTCT of HIV & syphilis
  • Identify strategies to reduce MTCT of HIV & syphilis
  • Apply common methods used in the screening and diagnosis of HIV & syphilis
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the recommended prevention and treatment regimens for HIV & syphilis

Additional Information & Resources

Reducing Syphilis Rates: A Healthcare Provider's Role

 

Video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Walks healthcare providers through the three key actions that they can take to help reverse the rising syphilis rates: Talk, Test, and Treat

STD Treatment (Tx) Guide app

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Download the 2015 STD Treatment (Tx) Guide app, an easy-to-use reference that combines information from the STD Treatment Guidelines as well as MMWR updates, and features a streamlined interface so providers can access treatment and diagnostic information. The free app is available for Apple devices and Android devices.
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