KCU’s Dr. Grin speaks on Missouri’s rising cases of congenital syphilis infections

KCU’s Benjamin Grin, assistant professor of primary care who also serves as chief medical officer for the Kansas City Health Department, spoke during the business session of the Kansas City Council meeting about the impact of Missouri’s rising cases of congenital syphilis infections and the lack of prenatal care. Grin attributes this to social determinants of health including substance use disorder, housing insecurity, intimate partner violence and lack of transportation. Read more by clicking here.