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November 20, 2023 - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Department of Health Working to Reduce Number of Infants with Newborn Syphilis as Cases Rise Nationwide, Strongly Encourages Women to Get Tested for Syphilis

During a news conference today at the Wilkes-Barre Health Department, state and local health department leaders strongly encouraged pregnant women to seek prenatal care and ask their healthcare provider about getting tested for syphilis during pregnancy to prevent newborn (congenital) syphilis as cases rise across the country to near record-high levels.

Newborn syphilis occurs when a pregnant woman with syphilis passes the infection onto a baby during pregnancy. It can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature births, low birth weight, or death shortly after birth.


Speakers Include:
Wilkes-Barre City Health Director Henry Radulski
Wilkes-Barre City Health Associate Director of Personal Health Kady McGlynn
Acting Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen



The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Henry Radulski delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Henry Radulski delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Henry Radulski delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Henry Radulski delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Kady McGlynn, Associate Director of Personal Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Kady McGlynn, Associate Director of Personal Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Kady McGlynn, Associate Director of Personal Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Kady McGlynn, Associate Director of Personal Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Kady McGlynn, Associate Director of Personal Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The number of children born with congenital syphilis in Pennsylvania has dramatically risen (statistically) over the past few years, marking the highest number of cases since 1990. Dr. Bogen, Secretary of Health, delivered remarks at an event launched by the Department of Health to stress the need to test for syphilis throughout pregnancy and emphasize that the disease is preventable.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24084_doh_newbornSyphilis_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>