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September 2017
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…
Find out more »Lyme information event, Bellows Falls, VT
Dr. Alexis Chesney of Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster, Vt., will discuss Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases on Tuesday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library in Bellows Falls. Attendees will have a chance to learn about ways to prevent these diseases, as well as ways to diagnose and treat them. The class will cover signs and symptoms, testing options and pharmaceutical and herbal antibiotic treatments. The class will end with a question-and-answer session.…
Find out more »Focus on Lyme Patient Education Forum, Scottsdale, AZ
Come and Learn From Top Researchers and Clinicians in Lyme Disease Date: April 27, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia Click HERE to Register Space is limited – please reserve your seat ASAP $25 per person Featured Speakers Ronald Stram, MD, Stram Center for Integrative Medicine Monica Embers, Ph.D., Tulane University Holly Ahern, MS, MT(ASCP), State University New York Adirondack Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., Drexel University Deborah Murphy, PA-C. AZ Good Health Center
Find out more »Lyme disease education conference, Augusta, Maine
Midcoast Lyme Disease Support and Education (MLDSE), 4th annual patient education conference. Thirty speakers, 100 vendors.
Find out more »Maritime Lyme & Tick Research Conference, Sackville, NB (Canada)
Mount Allison University will host the third Maritime Tick and Tick Vectored Disease Research Conference on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the university’s Barclay Building, room 02. The conference is open to the public and will feature presentations and discussions with researchers and students from Mount Allison’s Lyme Research Network, Dalhousie University, l’Université de Moncton, and UNB, as well as representatives from government, professional groups, and members of the public. The Maritime Tick and Tick Vectored Disease…
Find out more »May 2018
Southern Tier Lyme Disease Conference, Binghamton University
GUEST SPEAKERS Dr. Ralph Garruto, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Anthropology, Binghamton University. Presenting- The Future of Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases in Upstate NY. (CME) Ms. Amanda Roome, Ph.D Candidate, Dept. of Anthropology, Binghamton University. Presenting- The Spread of Lyme Disease in the Northeast: Ticks, Human Health, and Public Policy. (CME) Mr. Robert Giguere, Director of Sales, IGeneX, Inc. Presenting: Staying Ahead of the Plague. (Non CME) Dr. Ronald Stram, M.D. Presenting- An Integrative Approach for the Treatment of Lyme…
Find out more »Lyme disease symposium, NE Ohio
Dr. Charles Curie, DVM is a local veterinarian who is passionate about Lyme disease education and awareness, and he will share his knowledge of Lyme disease in the animal population. Sue Faber, RN, BScN, is from Ontario Canada, and has conducted extensive research on Lyme disease transmitted transplacentally, from mother to unborn child. Sue and her daughters have all battled Lyme disease. She chooses to speak out on behalf of herself, her daughters and for all others who have been blindsided, isolated and…
Find out more »Lyme Society, Inc. Public Education & Awareness Conference – NYC
Lyme Society, Inc.'s First Annual Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Conference Free to the public. Speakers include Dr. Kenneth Liegner & Pat Smith of Lyme Disease Association, Inc. Dr. Ernest Visconti will be at Q&A. More details to follow.
Find out more »Walk for Lyme Awareness, Montrose, PA
There is a Lyme Disease Awareness Walk scheduled for May 12th, 2018 in Montrose, PA. 1:00 pm Walk starts from the bottom of Public Avenue to the top at the County Courthouse Steps. Lyme Disease Coalition, Inc. will have a tent set up on the green with information and awareness items.
Find out more »LymeConnection patient conference, Danbury, CT
Western CT State University Westside Campus Student Center, 43 Lake Avenue Ext. Danbury, CT 06811 Speakers: Dr. Steven Phillips, MD Internationally renowned Lyme and tick-borne diseases physician/researcher, Wilton, CT Dr. Neil Spector, MD Oncologist, researcher, author and Lyme patient, Duke University School of Medicine Dana Parish Lyme patient, advocate, Biotech start-up cofounder, Sony songwriter, author Courage in Journalism Award Recipient Lew Leone VP/General Manager, WNYW-Fox5NY Emmy Award winning series “Lyme and Reason: The Cause and Consequences of Lyme Disease” Health…
Find out more »COTBDAA–Lyme and other TBD, 3rd Rocky Mountain Forum
From the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (COTBDAA): We are excited to announce that the Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases: 3rd Rocky Mountain Forum will be held at the PACE center in Parker, Colorado this year! COTBDAA is working hard o bring together another excellent Forum of expert speakers and resources to the Rocky Mountains. As always, FREE for the public to attend. More details to be posted soon! COTBDAA's website
Find out more »Lyme Disease Town Hall with Health Practitioners, Portland, Maine
From Coastal Pharmacy and Wellness: If you “know Lyme” you most likely “know frustration.” Whether you’re in your initial stages of finding a diagnosis, deep into treatment or are supporting a loved one struggling with the disease, knowledge is one of your best defenses. We’ve assembled a panel of Maine health practitioners who are fluent in treating Lyme disease. These individuals are passionate about helping those dealing with Lyme and are excited to share their knowledge with those who desperately…
Find out more »Lyme education symposium, Northhamptom, MA
Lyme Disease Education Symposium May 23rd, 20186pm - 8pmForbes Library, Coolidge Museum20 West St. Northampton MA 01060 Join us during Lyme Awareness Month 2018 for an evening of education and information featuring guest speakers and resources. Learn how you can help as a volunteer or board member for our growing organization!Host:Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc.Maria Malaguti, Founder Executive DirectorFeaturing:Alexis Chesney MS, ND, LAc.www.dralexischesney.comAnd other Guests TBA If you live in the northeast, chances are you know someone who has been…
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