The Perinatal Syphilis Warmline, in partnership with Mother and Child Alliance (MACA), provides linkage to treatment and support for pregnant individuals who face barriers accessing treatment for latent syphilis (late latent or syphilis of unknown duration). The Warmline and MACA accept referrals from providers in Cook County and the collar counties for patients that have already received an initial dose of Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine) and require second and third doses of treatment. MACA’s medical staff coordinates treatment administration at home, helping patients who face challenges such as transportation or childcare. The program’s goal is to ensure that pregnant people receive timely and adequate syphilis treatment, improving outcomes for both pregnant individuals and infants.
Who Qualifies
- Pregnant individuals who have received 1st treatment dose in provider office and face barriers to completing treatment including childcare and transportation.
Requirements
- Provider must call the Illinois Perinatal Syphilis Warmline at 1-800-439-4079 (M-F 8AM-4PM) to request the service.
- Provider must complete the Patient Record Search Request Form to enable Warmline staff to confirm with public health the need for 3 doses of treatment.
- Referrals should be made on or before administration of the 1st dose of treatment to allow for sufficient time to schedule field treatment sessions.
Patient Resources
- At home treatment administration
- Interpretation services available: Spanish, French, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bemba, Swahili
- $50 Aldi gift card for each visit
- Option to receive injections of lidocaine prior to treatment to reduce the pain of the treatment injections
- Additional referrals that may be needed by the patient or family
- Resources for partner testing/treatment
- In-home patient education about syphilis