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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A shocking statistic about babies being born with a sexually transmitted disease. The news first surfaced last fall, but how are local doctors working to turn the tide? It all starts with a test. “This is the greatest spike in the number of congenital syphilis cases and syphilis in general,” said […]
WILKES-BARRE — Cases of infant syphilis have increased 10-fold in the last decade, and simple testing and treatment when pregnant can prevent the disease…
WILKES-BARRE — City council members had questions Tuesday on two proposed purchases for the health department totaling $1.6 million and rehabilitation work at Kirby Park totaling $250,000.