We are excited to announce that Governor Timothy Kaine has proclaimed May 2008 to be Lyme disease awareness month in Virginia. The proclamation request was submitted by the National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association. The Governor accepted all of our recommendations for inclusion in his proclamation.
Virginians should help spread the word that May is Lyme disease awareness month.
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING A GREAT SUCCESS.... STANDING ROOM ONLY!
Washington, D.C., September 25, 2008. The Capitol Hill Lyme disease briefing yesterday was an enormous success by all accounts. More than 100 people attended the briefing, of which at least 80 represented offices of senators and representatives. Many put aside their lunch to take notes.
Stephanie Spar, speaking for founding sponsor Turn the Corner, began the briefing with an excellent message of urgency. During the special 25-minute montage of Under Our Skin, which director Andy Abrahams Wilson specially prepared for this briefing, the audience was stone silent, transfixed on the message. The audience broke into spontaneous applause at its conclusion. Click here to Read More
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:
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. For more information Click here
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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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
The National Capital Lyme & Tick Borne Disease Association is pleased to announce its December speaker will be Robert J Hedaya M.D., F.A.P.A.
Dr. Hedaya, a practitioner and clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine, is the founder of Whole Psychiatry - an integrated broad based approach to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric symptoms and chronic illness. Drawing on information from the diverse fields of psychology, endocrinology, immunology, gastroenterology, functional medicine, nutrition, orthomolecular psychiatry and more, the whole psychiatrist integrates relevant information from any field in every case.
December 7, 2008, 2 to 3:30 pm, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Rd., N.W. Ernst Auditorium. An education discussion and support group sponsored by the National Capital Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Association for patients, their family members and friends.
Attendees may be chemically sensitive. No scented products, please. For information and directions, see www.natcaplyme.org or call (703) 821-8833.
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