HJAR Jul/Aug 2022

42 JUL / AUG 2022 I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS ADH CORNER DIALOGUE COLUMN ADH CORNER Arkansas is experiencing an increase in syphilis cases, especially among women. With supply shortages affecting the Arkansas Department of Health’s testing efforts, healthcare providers are encouraged to help screen and test Arkansans who may be exposed to syphilis. Knowledge about the prevention and treatment of syphilis is essential to lowering the number of cases in the state. SYPHILIS CASES RISING: ADDITIONAL PREVENTION, TREATMENT NEEDED