STI Clinical Update: Stanislaus County (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Registration closes on May 28, 2024 at 3:00PM (PDT)
Stanislaus County Veteran's Center
3500 Coffee Road, Suite 19, Modesto, CA 95354
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
8:00AM-12:00PM (PDT)
3.75 CME units at no cost
Description
Stanislaus County has experienced a steep increase in rates of STIs, including congenital syphilis and syphilis among women. Addressing these growing rates is an urgent public health priority that requires innovative partnerships. The Stanislaus County Department of Public Health and the California Prevention Training Center invite community medical providers and stakeholders to participate in this STI Update to enhance their knowledge in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control strategies.
Learning Objectives
Describe current epidemiology of STIs, particularly syphilis & congenital syphilis in Stanislaus County
Understand CDPH screening recommendations, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, staging, and management of syphilis, including among pregnant women and infants.
Share best practices among providers that serve populations disproportionately impacted by and at-risk for contracting syphilis and other STIs
Presenters
Dr. Wyatt Hanft
STI Fellow, California Prevention Training Center & California Department of Public Health
Dr. Eric Tang
Clinical Faculty, California Prevention Training Center
Medical & Scientific Affairs Section Chief, STD Control Branch, California Department of Public Health