Event Recap, STD Resource
Fighting the Syphilis and HIV Epidemics: Voices from the Field
On May 27, 2021, NCSD, in partnership with Chembio, presented an informational webinar featuring different presenters from across the nation who shared their experiences using the DPP® HIV-Syphilis Tests in the ongoing HIV and syphilis epidemics.
Description
The National Coalition of STD Directors, in partnership with Chembio, is excited to present an informational webinar featuring different presenters from across the nation who will share their experiences using the DPP® HIV-Syphilis Tests in the ongoing HIV and syphilis epidemics.
The recently released 2019 STD Surveillance Report revealed there were over 129,000 cases of syphilis, showing an increase of more than 70 percent since 2015. We also know that the risk of acquiring an HIV infection is increased when syphilis is present. It’s important now more than ever for those at the frontlines of these epidemics to have as many tools in their STD prevention toolbox as possible. We hope you will join us in hearing diverse examples of how this innovative tool has been utilized!
Speakers
- Kayla Wilburn, Clinical Director – CAPSLO, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Russell R. Rooms, MSN, APRN-CNP – Diversity Family Health, Oklahoma City, OK
- Johnny Gonzalez, MD, Program Director – KC Care Health Centers, Kansas City, MO