The National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association
The National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association is committed to helping patients diagnosed with tick-borne infections through education, support, and review of public policies concerning these diseases. We encourage individuals to advocate for themselves in their goal to regain their health. We offer patient support group meetings, information, speakers, legislative developments, and news updates. Everyone who is interested in tick-borne infections is welcome to attend our support groups and programs. The National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
www.NatCapLyme.org
This web site was created to provide information and support to those persons afflicted with tick-borne diseases and their loved ones. Monthly support group meetings of our Washington, D.C. chapter take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month with the exception of January, July and September. These meetings are held at Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2634. Please see the Directions page under the About Us tab for directions and a map to Sibley Memorial Hospital. The meetings schedules of our other chapters may be found under the Chapters section.If you have questions or would like additional information please contact us at natcaplyme@natcaplyme.org or (703) 821-8833
From the Sue Vogan radio show:
Lawyer Gregg Skall, National Capital Lyme Disease Association legal counsel, will be returning to In Short Order on Monday, August 25th at 9PM EST on www.contacttalkradio.com to discuss how things are progressing with the Congressional briefing to be held on September 24
Call in with questions at 1-877-230-3062. Gregg will be prepared to answer your questions on the Lyme Briefing so call in with all your questions and tell Lyme concerned friends around the country to call in too.
The Experts of Lyme Disease: A Radio Journalist Visits the Front Lines of the Lyme Wars - order at www.lymebook.com
In Short Order www.contacttalkradio.com The ONLY dedicated Lyme disease broadcast
It is important that you view these videos online so that the news organizations count the hits to them, and that you follow up with written comment. That way they know that the story is of interest and they will deem it worthy to do more.
| The Dangers of Lyme Disease Jul. 4, 2008 |
Misdiagnosis: Lyme Disease Dangers
New Documentary Explores Pros and Cons of Long-Term Medications
By CINDY L. SMITH, DAVID MUIR and EMILY YACUS
July 4, 2008
Lyme disease may hit 200k 2:20
Lyme Video
This is a 12 minute film that contains basic information you need to know about Lyme Disease. The National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association video was produced and made possible by a generous gift from the George Mason School of Communications.
Please start the video by clicking on the key that looks like this:
Watch This Too: Lyme Disease Prevention VideoWould You Like to Know More about Lyme Disease?
In an effort to respond to the growing needs of Lyme patients around the state of Virginia, the National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association has established patient/caregiver support groups in three vital locales, in addition to the monthly first Sunday afternoon meetings at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC.Please visit one of our Support Group meetings
Washington D.C.: Serving the greater Washington DC area.
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Central Virginia Chapter: Serving counties, cities and towns around Lynchburg, Roanoke, Farmville, Lovingston, Halifax County and Charlottesville.
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Fairfax Chapter: Serving greater Fairfax County.
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Hampton Roads Chapter: Serving Southeast/Coastal Virginia.
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Shenandoah Valley Chapter: Serving the Shenandoah Valley.
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