The Health Unit is reminding residents about a local rise in cases of syphilis and urging testing for those who are at higher risk.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li tells myFM sometimes people don’t even know they have it.
Manager of Clinical Services Jennifer Adams says the health unit is there to help at any of their locations across Lanark Leeds and Grenville.
Those who should get teste can be people who have new or multiple partners. They can also test upon the request of the individual.
Learn more at the health unit’s website.
