Written by Sabra Creative on July 24, 2009
It’s a pivotal moment in the heated medical debate surrounding Lyme disease. Controversial treatment guidelines that chronic Lyme patients say keep them from being diagnosed and properly treated will be reviewed in a landmark hearing Thursday, July 30 in Washington D.C. Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the United States today, affecting up to 300,000 Americans each year.
Written by Sabra Creative on July 23, 2009
The Lime green ribbons represent the hidden epidemic of Lyme disease. Lime green ribbons will be tied around “the old oak tree,” on fences and posts all over Washington, D.C. and other cities around the world on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 to spotlight an historic hearing the next day to review the controversial Lyme disease treatment guidelines.
Written by Sabra Creative on June 25, 2009
Twelve members of the board of the National Capital Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Association met with Dr. Ben Beard from the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Ft. Collins office and Sarah Wiley from the CDC’s Atlanta office to exchange information and discuss their concerns related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases. A planned three-hour meeting extended to nearly four.
Written by Sabra Creative on March 28, 2009
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.
Written by Sabra Creative on 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.
Written by Sabra Creative on September 9, 2008
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
