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Lyme Patient Community Conference:

“GETTING HEALTHY AGAIN”

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: San Ramon Community Center
12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA. 94583

REGISTER: By phone at 925-242-0600 until April 17, or Saturday at the door.

Cost:

Adult Tickets - $40 Requested Donation

Teen Tickets - $20 Requested Donation (Ages 13 to 19 only)

Conference Overview

MAIN SESSION: Hear from some of California’s leading Lyme-literate doctors, including Dr. Ray Stricker, MD; Dr. Steven Harris, MD; Dr. Deborah Metzger, MD; and Dr. Tod Thoring, ND.
SPECIAL TEEN SESSION: There will be a concurrent workshop for teenagers facilitated by Valerie Frankel, MFT. This will be a chance for teens to meet other teens dealing with Lyme, and to explore strategies for coping with the challenges that are unique to teenagers with chronic illness. Ages 13-19 only. Teen event will be limited to 20 participants.

Conference Agenda

1:00 - Welcome- Ginger Savely, FNP, DNP
1:15 - "Controversies in Lyme Disease Diagnosis & Treatment"-
Raphael Stricker, MD
2:00 - “New Directions in Research”- Steven Harris, MD
2:45 to 3:00 - Break
3:00 - "Adding Pro's to Your Treatment Plan" A Balanced Approach Pro Patient- Tod Thoring, ND
3:45 - "Lyme from a Woman's Perspective"- Deborah Metzger, MD
4:30 - Close and informal questions