[Free] Congenital Syphilis Workshop - Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

Learn the signs and symptoms of early congenital syphilis.

Syphilis in newborns is on the rise in the U.S.A. Studies show that babies born to females with untreated syphilis may be still born or die from the infection.

In this workshop you will learn about:

• Bone abnormalities.
• Enlarged liver and spleen.
• Jaundice yellowing of the skin and eyes.
• Low red blood cell count (anemia).
• Skin Rashes.
• Meningitis.
• Brain and nerve problems.

There will be refreshments, raffles, and gift cards available.

For more information and accommodation request, contact [email protected].

Facilitator:

Deanna Berlin, and Gabriela Betancourt.

Event Sponsor:

NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.

Interpretation services are available upon request. Please submit requests no later than 72 hours before the event to [email protected].

可应要求提供口译服务。请在不晚于活动开始前的 72 小时提交要求至 [email protected]。

Se dispone de servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Por favor, envíe su solicitud como mínimo 72 horas antes del evento a [email protected].

Interprétation disponible sur demande. Veuillez soumettre vos demandes au minimum 72 heures avant l'événement à [email protected].

Host or Publisher NYC Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness