Virginia Tick-borne Disease Working Group – Final Meeting

August 12, 2023

Virginia Tick-borne Disease Working Group
Final Meeting
The final meeting of the Virginia Tick-borne Disease Working Group will be held Monday, August 14 at 11 AM. The purpose of the working group is to make recommendations to the Governor of Virginia for reducing the occurrence and impact of tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth by November 1,

Dr. Sam Shor will address the physician’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

To participate in this meeting, join with the direct link: Tick-borne Disease Work Group Aug 14 Zoom Meeting. To see the Agenda and Click Read More

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Recognizes need for Chronic Illness Research

July 10, 2023

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine held a successful and informative two-day workshop in Washinton DC titled “Toward a Common Research Agenda in Infection – Associated Chronic Illnesses: A Workshop to Examine Common, Overlapping Clinical and Biological Factors”.

The workshop brought together clinicians, researchers, health officials and patient advocates to examine common biological and clinical factors associated with four chronic illnesses: Long Covid, Post Treatment Lyme Disease or Persistent Lyme Disease, ME/CFS, and Multiple Sclerosis. The presenting experts agreed it is critical begin to recognize the commonality of these diseases, to find the identifying biomarkers of each disease and develop accurate diagnostics and curative therapies.

Virginia Tick-borne Disease Working Group – Next Meeting

July 9, 2023

NatCapLyme is pleased to announce that HB 2008, legislation we helped pass in 2023 (see below) has resulted in the convening of the Virginia Tick-borne Disease Working Group. Several meetings have been held and the minutes of those meetings may be found on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website (https://townhall.virginia.gov/). The purpose of the working group is to make recommendations to the Governor for reducing the occurrence and impact of tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth by November 1, 2023.

If you are interested in participating in the next meeting go to https://townhall.virginia.gov/ and select “meetings” in the menu options on the left side of homepage and then choose “Virginia Department of Health” from the agency drop down list that appears on the following page. Alternatively, try this direct link: Tick borne Disease Work Group Meetings.

NatCapLyme Attends Congressional Reception

July 2, 2023

NatCapLyme was honored to attend the recent Center For Lyme Action Congressional Reception held on June 28th, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Center for Lyme Action is a 501(c)(4) non-profit dedicated to growing federal funding for Lyme and tick-borne disease research. Its focus is to work with the federal government to create new working diagnostics and therapies, and eventually find a cure. Lyme advocates, legislators, government officials, and patients mingled throughout the event exchanging information on tick-borne disease awareness, prevention, and funding efforts. Remarks were offered by:

Virginia Senate Passes Landmark Lyme Disease Bill

February 10, 2016

The National Capital Lyme Disease Association (NatCapLyme) today announced that the Virginia Senate passed landmark legislation relating to a patients right to treatment under guidelines listed in the National Guidelines Clearinghouse (the “NGC”).

Dear Friends: 2015 Accomplishments

December 31, 2015

As we begin a new year at NatCapLyme, I would like to thank our community as well as our friends around the country for their support during the past year, and wish them all health and happiness in 2016. As a multi-purpose organization, our efforts are focused on helping people with tick-borne diseases through increased awareness, education, support, advocacy and research.

Dear Friends: 2014 Accomplishments

December 31, 2014

As we begin a new year at NatCapLyme would like to thank our community as well as our friends around the county for your support and help during the past year and wish you health and happiness in 2015. As a multi-purpose organization our efforts are focused on helping people with tick-borne diseases through awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research.

Natcaplyme Announces Grant Program For First Time Attending Physicians To Attend The Ilads Fundamentals Of Lyme Disease

September 10, 2014

NATCAPLYME is pleased to announce a grant program for first time attending physicians to attend the upcoming ILADS Fundamentals of Lyme Disease.