November 15, 2020
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For more than 20 years, NatCapLyme has been helping those struggling with Lyme and tick-borne diseases. When the pandemic began in the beginning of 2020, NatCapLyme immediately suspended in-person support group meetings for the safety of our participants. However, at that same time we made a commitment to find a way to continue our support group programs for all Lyme patients and their family members.
We are pleased to announce that we will again be resuming certain chapter support group meetings, however, this will be done virtually via ZOOM. We will post these virtual support group sessions on the NatCapLyme website calendar as these chapters open.
Here’s a link to our list of support groups: https://natcaplyme.org/support-groups/
Read moreAugust 4, 2020
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The National Capital Lyme Disease Association (NatCapLyme) is pleased to announce that it will again be offering a number of scholarships to medical professionals to attend the 2020 (Virtual) International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) “Lyme Disease Fundamentals Course” on Thursday, September 10, 2020. The 2020 conference, “One Health Lyme – The Intersection of Lyme and COVID” focuses on both diseases, including the similarities between the two.
This will be our 7th year offering scholarships for first-time attending medical professionals. NatCapLyme strives to improve the quality of care for those suffering from tick-borne illnesses by offering educational opportunities for health care providers. Professionals who have prescription rights are eligible for this CME approved course, physician assistants and/or others given special consideration by NatCapLyme. This course is an excellent primer for those new to treating patients with tick-borne infections.
June 14, 2020
Durham, NC.
Dr. Neil Lee Spector, MD, was born June 30, 1956 and passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Duke University Hospital. He was 63 years old.
Dr. Spector, one of the country’s top oncologists and cancer researchers, served as the Sandra Coates Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, and as a member of the Duke Cancer Institute at the Duke University School of Medicine.
The Board of Directors of the National Capital Lyme Disease Association extends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Neil Spector. May it help them to know that we and so many others share their grief and the sorrow in their hearts for the loss of such a truly special individual.
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For almost 20 years, NatCapLyme has been a nationally known advocate for the recognition of tick-borne diseases and for the acknowledgment of the people who suffer from these diseases.
Read moreSince its inception, NatCapLyme has provided support group meetings to Lyme sufferers and their families.
Read moreNatCapLyme authored and petitioned for the passage of the Lyme Disease Testing Information Disclosure Act of 2013, and in 2016, the State of Maryland passed the Lyme Disease-Laboratory Test-Required Notice bill.
Read moreNatCapLyme participated in the creation of a newly formed organization called Partners Against Lyme and Tick Associated Diseases (PALtad). This organization was founded to advocate for and protect the rights of patients suffering from tick-borne diseases.
Read moreAs one element of our public awareness campaign, NatCapLyme created a new series of highly acclaimed educational print materials on Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
Read moreNatCapLyme participated as a panel member on numerous Virginia and Maryland Task Forces, which focused on Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
Read moreNatCapLyme was a participant in the Institute of Medicine’s scientific workshop and represented the patient community on a summation panel presenting the patient’s perspective on current gaps in the science and research of tick-borne diseases.
Read moreIn anticipation of the IDSA’s Lyme treatment guideline review hearing at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington D.C., NatCapLyme created an awareness campaign using lime green ribbons placed on two of the main thoroughfares entering Washington D.C.
Read moreNatCapLyme held a Congressional luncheon briefing for members of Congress and staff on Lyme and tick-borne diseases. All 535 House and Senate members were invited.
Read moreNatCapLyme engages in a variety of fundraising efforts to accomplish its mission and work on behalf of individuals with tick-borne illnesses.
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