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August 2017
New York State Senate Public Hearing on Lyme disease
Public Hearing: To identify and determine best practices for combating the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases in New York State Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM WILL STREAM LIVE Joint – Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Chair: Senator Sue Serino and Senate Standing Committee on Health Chair: Senator Kemp Hannon Public Hearing: To identify and determine best practices for combatting the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases in New…
Find out more »September 2017
Western Washington Lyme Picnic
15th Annual Washington Lyme Potluck Picnic with Special Guest Speaker Jordan Fisher SmithHarts of Lyme and Mike Gigi Saunders cordially invite you to an afternoon of relaxation, conversation, support and sharing.Join us in Western Washington State for a special event for Lyme patients and those who support them (family, friends, medical professionals, other interested community supporters and even four-legged friends). When: Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 2 p.m. to dusk Where: Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington Gig Harbor Viewpoint picnic area/shelterFollow the green balloons…
Find out more »Sacramento Lyme picnic and unity walk, Sept. 10
Our annual Lyme picnic and unity walk is Sunday, September 10, from 1-3 PM. We have this event to give our group and their families a chance to socialize, make connections, and learn more information about Lyme. Take fun photos in our photo booth, browse free Lyme literature, take a short memorial walk for unity, and so much more. Our guest speaker is DOROTHY LELAND, author of the book "When Your Child Has Lyme Disease" and the online blog "Touched…
Find out more »Central Mass Lyme Conference
The Central Mass Lyme Foundation, Inc. will host its 3rd Lyme Disease Conference. This event will explore the complexities of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and include presentations by experts in primary care, research, testing, and much more. Learn about the facts of Lyme disease and how you can protect yourself and your family. Empowering the public to learn more about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Honorary speaker, Dr. Kenneth Liegner, Guest speakers, Dr. Daniel Cameron, Dr. Neil Spector, Dr.…
Find out more »Columbia University/LDA – 18th Annual Lyme CME Conference
Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: What Clinicians Need to Know about an Expanding Epidemic Looking for the real facts on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases− what’s happening with coinfections such as Powassan, B. miyamotoi and with Bartonella? Why do Lyme patients often have low blood pressure--how does Lyme affect the heart, breathing, and digestive process when the autonomic nervous system is disrupted? How does inflammation from Lyme affect the brain and how can it be treated? Biofilms and persisters,…
Find out more »Lyme Disease Awareness Walk, Barrington, IL
Join us in raising funds to help support research, education, awareness and innovative treatment options for Lyme Disease. Special speakers: Dr. Betty Maloney, educator and co-author of the ILADS Lyme treatment guidelines Mike Adams, Director of the Lake County Health Department Plus: Raffle prizes & vendors A Kids Corner Plenty of current Lyme disease information with experts on hand to answer questions Free food provided by Meatheads A live band Attending this event is a great way to meet people…
Find out more »Neurological Tick Infections, Mental Illness & Suicide
This educational summit is a 1-1/2 day program for physicians and nurses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological tick infections ( i.e.: Borrelia burgdorferi, Bartonella, etc.) which lead to cognitive impairments, mental illness and ideation of suicide/violence. The general public is also welcome to attend. Keynote speaker: Congressional Candidate Peter Jacob - LSW. $200-275. Faculty: Dr. Robert Bransfield Dr. Rosalie Greenberg Dr. Leo Shea, III Dr. Armin Schwarzbach Dr. Ernie Murakami Nancy Baumgartner – LCSW, LLC Jenny Rush – Author, Activist…
Find out more »October 2017
Lyme disease education seminar, Chico, CA
Free seminar open to the public. Learn about Lyme disease, symptoms, early detection, testing, prevention and more. Speakers: Carolyn B. Welcome, PA Lyme-literate practitioner at Gordon Medical Associates Joe King Lyme patient/advocate
Find out more »#PALyme Patient Symposium, Harrisburg, PA
Speakers and topics are: -Keynote Speaker - Elena Frid, M.D. - TOPIC: "Neurological Impact of Lyme disease and Treatment Options" -Rita Rhoads, MPH, CRNP, CNM - TOPIC: "It’s Not Just Lyme Disease: Bridging The Gap Between Conventional and Natural Treatment Options" -Bob Miller, CTN - TOPIC: "DNA & Genetic Impact on Lyme Patients" - NutriGenetic Research & Tree of Life -Greg Lee, MAc, BS -TOPIC: "Natural and Non-traditional Treatment Options For Lyme Disease" - Two Frogs Healing Center
Find out more »November 2017
ILADS 2017: Tick-Borne Diseases: The Global Perspective
This year's meeting will be held November 9-12, 2017 at the Park Plaza Hotel, near the Boston Commons in Massachusetts. Thursday, November 9, 2017 Lyme Fundamentals- all day track New Perspectives For Lyme Challenges- all day track, patients welcome* Committee Meetings Jammin’ Jazz Social event for all registrants. Space is limited. Please register early. Friday, November 10, 2017- Sunday, November 12, 2017 Plenary Session - mornings Friday through Sunday noon Breakout Sessions - Friday and Saturday afternoons Poster Sessions -…
Find out more »Integrative Medicine for PANS/PANDAS Conference
PANS/PANDAS is a clinical condition defined by acute onset of Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms (OCD) and/or other concurrent cognitive, behavioral, or neurological symptoms. It can result from strep, Lyme disease, or other infections. Hear a variety of experts discuss different therapies that can help. Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:00am - 6:00pm Location Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street Newtown, CT 06470 Speakers Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH Tom Moorcroft, DO Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD Vicki Kobliner, MS, RDN Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LPC, BCN Lauren Lee Stone, PhD, MS,…
Find out more »April 2018
MyLymeData2018: Seeking Cures Together
The second annual MyLymeData patient education conference will be held Saturday, April 7, in San Ramon, California (San Francisco Bay Area). MyLymeData2018: Seeking Cures Together promises to be an exciting event! Our speakers: Award-winning investigative journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer will discuss her new book, Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change. LymeDisease.org's Lorraine Johnson will present the latest results from MyLymeData's 10,000 participants, along with a preview of what's next for this important research project. Dr. Ray Stricker will walk…
Find out more »Lyme & TBD information night, Guilderland, NY
The Town of Guilderland and the Lyme Action Network will co-sponsor an informational presentation by Prof. Holly Ahern, SUNY Adirondack microbiology professor and nationally recognized expert on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases on April 10, 2018 at Guilderland Town Hall at 7:00 pm. What you NEED to Know About Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases will draw from peer-reviewed and published research to explain the nature of the pathogens that are carried by ticks, strategies to avoid tick bites, the problems with…
Find out more »11th Annual Medical-Scientific Conf. on Morgellons Disease, Austin, TX
The Charles E. Holman Foundation's 11th Annual Medical - Scientific Conference on Morgellons Disease will take place in Austin, Texas, on April 14-15, 2018. The 2-day conference will cover key topics and latest findings in research, laboratory and clinical aspects of Morgellons disease. Our ultimate goal is to provide physicians and other medical practitioners with insight into recent developments in the understanding of Morgellons disease as well as bring researchers, medical professionals and patients together to exchange information, ideas, scientific…
Find out more »Poughkeepsie Journal Lyme disease forum, Marist College
A Lyme disease information forum sponsored by the Poughkeepsie Journal will be held at 6 pm, April 17th. The forum will feature former Poughkeepsie Journal investigative reporter Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Dr. Kenneth Liegner of Pawling and Lyme patient Brian Gaucher. Poughkeepsie Journal Opinion Engagement Editor John Penney will moderate the discussion, which will be followed by questions from the audience. It will be held at The Nelly Goletti Theatre Student Center at 3404 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York. The facility…
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