Lyme Disease Awareness Month






Pictured with the Fairfax County Virginia Board of Supervisors are, Front Row: Carl Siversten, Fairfax County Health Department; Supervisor Pat Herrity; Dr. Jorge Arias, Fairfax County Health Department; Monte Skall, National Capital Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Association Executive Director; Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board Chairman; and Thomas Crow, Director, Fairfax County Environmental Health.


April 27, 2009View View Fairfax Proclamation



The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As warm weather arrives and people spend more time outdoors, it becomes more important to acknowledge the impact of Lyme disease in our community. "Lyme disease has affected hundreds of people in Fairfax County over the last two years," said Jorge Arias, Ph.D., supervisor of the health department's disease carrying insects program. "But, residents who are aware of the threat can easily take steps to protect themselves."

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Press Release

NatCapLyme and Skibo Athletic Training Raise Over $10,000 for Lyme Disease

Four hundred walkers and runners turned up in the cool, drizzly morning hours of Saturday, May 16 to support the cause of Lyme disease in the Washington area for the first annual Lyme disease 5K Run/Walk at South Run Park in Springfield, Virginia.

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Monte Skall
703-821-8833; monte@skall.net

GMU Helps Lyme Disease Victims Unite for Change
REP. FRANK WOLF KICKS OFF DISCUSSION

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2009. More than 160 representatives from Lyme disease organizations in 20 states assembled today at an all-day Legislative Forum facilitated by George Mason University in Arlington, VA, and openly debated topics vital to the future of our nation’s health. The National Capital Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Association and Turn the Corner Foundation sponsored the event.

Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood and controversial diseases in U.S. history, and cases are dramatically increasing many thousands each year. Lyme victims are seeking long overdue CHANGE--in testing and treatment that will improve their lives and research to cure this debilitating disease


Lyme Legislative Forum Report


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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 on the chapters link.

If you have questions or would like additional information please contact us at natcaplyme@natcaplyme.org or (703) 821-8833


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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.
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