Project Grant GE153307

Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 7/31/25
Dollars Obligated $3.3M
Funding Federal Agency
Healthcare Systems Bureau
Federal Grant Program
93.493
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi, USA
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  1. Targeted social media and traditional media campaigns to raise awareness of congenital syphilis and the importance of early prenatal care, focused on areas with high rates of delayed prenatal care and syphilis in pregnancy.

  2. Physician and provider outreach to enhance awareness of syphilis in pregnancy and existing testing/reporting requirements, including a syphilis hotline for expert consultation.

  3. A universal syphilis testing initiative in University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) emergency rooms and affiliate hospitals to identify undiagnosed cases.

  4. Community health worker and social worker support to assist patients with accessing care, insurance navigation, and addressing social determinants of health.

  5. Partnerships with clinics and community organizations across Mississippi to expand syphilis testing, treatment, and referral services, with a focus on high-incidence areas.

The award will be implemented by UMMC, a comprehensive academic medical center serving as the state's premier healthcare and research institution. The project will run from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.

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