IDPH launches effort to better track syphilis cases Jun 17, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories The Department of Public Health last week launched a new data collection process it says will help it track a “troubling” increase in congenital syphilis cases.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.