Together We Can Stop Syphilis

Syphilis is on the rise nationwide, and Indian Country is profoundly impacted. With the highest primary and secondary syphilis rates and an 800% uptick in congenital syphilis cases among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people, we must act now to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.

To help AI/AN adults make informed decisions about syphilis testing and treatment, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board developed Stop Syphilis, a national health education campaign.

This campaign is designed to:

• Encourage AI/AN adults to get tested and treated for syphilis

• Support health providers in educating AI/AN patients about syphilis

• Share vital information about safer sex and other methods that prevent the spread of syphilis

The campaign offers:

• Colorful handouts, posters, and rack cards

• Eye-catching posts to share on social media

• Condoms and stickers

• Culturally resonant banners and signage

• Brief educational videos

To order materials or download digital materials, visit the Stop Syphilis website at: www.StopSyphilis.org

To help spread the word, please talk with your colleagues and community members about the Stop Syphilis campaign and share our free videos, print materials, condoms, stickers, and other campaign items. Together we can make a difference!

For additional information about the campaign, get in touch with Alicia Edwards, the HIV/STI Communications Manager at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board at aedwards@npaihb.org

If you are a health provider working at an IHS, Tribal, or urban Indian facility and would like free technical assistance or syphilis-related trainings brought to your clinic or hospital, email ECHO@npaihb.org.