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AMA Community of Practice Office Hours:\u202f Syphilis Test Interpretation and Action <\/h3>\n
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\"\"The American Medical Association (AMA) invites clinicians to join the Syphilis Test Interpretation and Action office hours on\u202fMay 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET as part of the Routine Screening Community of\u202fPractice for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI.\u202fWith rates of syphilis rising, routine screening is essential to diagnosis and prevention.<\/p>\n

Join Dr. Kimberly Stanford and an expert panel to discuss how to interpret syphilis test results, how to treat patients who test positive, and how to talk to them about STI prevention. Connect with experts in a supportive learning\u202fenvironment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AMA Releases Routine Screening Toolkit for HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and Latent TB Infection <\/h3>\n
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Early detection of infectious diseases is critical for the health of our communities. The American Medical Association's Routine Screening Toolkit<\/a> supports community health centers and emergency departments in integrating routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and LTBI.\u202fPlease share this with your community partners to raise awareness about this important resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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