lyme disease

Worldwide Lyme Disease Protest Represented In Albany

Dave Lucas — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:57:56 +0000

Advocates gathered in Albany's West Capitol Park on Friday in solidarity with the "Worldwide Lyme Disease Protest" to raise awareness and highlight the need for more recognition from government, science and medicine that Lyme Disease is a global concern.

Lyme disease is a growing public health concern throughout the Northeastern United States - the co-ordinated worldwide rally is all about getting the word out - with 30 states and 30 countries in all participating.

U.S. Senators, Rep. Hold Tick-Borne Illnesses Forum in NYC

Allison Dunne — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:45:58 +0000

Two area U.S. Senators and a Congressman are holding a forum later this morning on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Report Urges Mass. Officials to Combat Lyme Disease

Lucas Willard — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — A new report is urging Massachusetts officials take more drastic steps to combat Lyme disease, from launching aggressive public education campaigns to exploring expanded crossbow hunting to cut down on the number of deer that may be carrying ticks.

The report released Thursday by a special legislative commission also said the state needs to enhance its Lyme disease surveillance methods to get a better idea of the scope of the problem.

Congressional Reps Introduce Bill About Tick-Borne Illnesses

Allison Dunne — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:09:02 +0000

A New York Congressman is re-introducing legislation to address tick-borne illnesses.

Vox Pop : Medical Monday with Dr. Daniel Cameron : 8/13/12

Patrick Donges — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Medical Monday on Vox Pop we welcome Dr. Daniel Cameron of the Lyme Project. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.