This website was created to help raise awareness about Lyme disease in and around Minnesota. There
are many people out there who don't even know it exists and are mis-diagnosed with other diseases such
as Fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimers.
are many people out there who don't even know it exists and are mis-diagnosed with other diseases such
as Fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimers.
The following pages contain information about Lyme Disease and links to other websites that contain resources and
other guides to understanding Lyme Disease more thouroughly.
This website is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, it is being
shard with the understanding the Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group is not engaged in rendering the medical or other
professional service. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should
be obtained.
other guides to understanding Lyme Disease more thouroughly.
This website is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, it is being
shard with the understanding the Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group is not engaged in rendering the medical or other
professional service. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should
be obtained.
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The mission of this corporation is:
• to support and conduct education and informational activities to increase public awareness and prevention of Lyme Disease and other
tick borne illnesses
The purpose of this corporation is:
• to support those people that have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and their families and significant others
• to promote the education of health care professionals pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick borne
illnesses
• to raise funds for education and prevention involving Lyme disease and tick borne illnesses
With your generous support we were able to:
• Held 12 monthly support meetings with a total attendance of over 800 people
• Create and produce a Lyme disease brochure promoting Lyme awareness
• Meet with state and federal legislators to increase their understanding of the need for research funding
• Partner with the Forest Lake Community Education program to present a free class focused on the prevention of Lyme disease in
people and their pets
• Host public screenings of the award winning documentary “Under Our Skin”, a moving examination of the problems faced by Lyme
disease patients.
• Participate in local home shows, parades and other events
• Sponsor a physician’s attendance at annual conference of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• Sponsor 2 continuing education seminars for nurses
• Sponsor educational seminars for doctors and chiropractors
Our goals for 2009 are to continue the programs we established in 2008 while taking on these activities:
• Host 2 National speakers: Pam Weintraub, author of Cure Unknown and Phyllis Mervine, President of the California LDA
• Provide continuing education seminars for physicians and nurses
• Partner with local school districts to develop an ongoing Lyme disease outreach program which will educate parents and children
about Lyme disease
• Participation at the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher. This event is vital to the Lyme community as we need
to introduce physicians to new Lyme disease information and our physician continuing education program.
2008 was a pivotal year for the Lyme disease community. Release of the Lyme documentary “Under Our Skin” and the book Cure Unknown
brought national attention to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Andy Abraham Wilson, the producer and writer of “Under Our
Skin”, describes his work in these words: “Our film tells the hidden story of Lyme disease, while shining light into the dark fissures of our
healthcare and medical research systems. It is meant to open eyes to a danger under our skin that has gone far too long ignored.
Awareness literally will save lives.”
Cure Unknown was a 6-year project for Pamela Weintraub. Pam, a science writer and investigative reporter delivers a compelling and
definitive book about Lyme disease. Her nuanced picture of the uncertainty surrounding Lyme disease highlights the need for further
research on the illness.
In April of 2008, both Andy and Pam spoke about their work to over 100 members of Congress at a Capital Hill luncheon. The word is
getting out to change-makers at all levels who can help us address Lyme disease; having funding available to spread our message is
critical.
• to support and conduct education and informational activities to increase public awareness and prevention of Lyme Disease and other
tick borne illnesses
The purpose of this corporation is:
• to support those people that have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and their families and significant others
• to promote the education of health care professionals pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick borne
illnesses
• to raise funds for education and prevention involving Lyme disease and tick borne illnesses
With your generous support we were able to:
• Held 12 monthly support meetings with a total attendance of over 800 people
• Create and produce a Lyme disease brochure promoting Lyme awareness
• Meet with state and federal legislators to increase their understanding of the need for research funding
• Partner with the Forest Lake Community Education program to present a free class focused on the prevention of Lyme disease in
people and their pets
• Host public screenings of the award winning documentary “Under Our Skin”, a moving examination of the problems faced by Lyme
disease patients.
• Participate in local home shows, parades and other events
• Sponsor a physician’s attendance at annual conference of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• Sponsor 2 continuing education seminars for nurses
• Sponsor educational seminars for doctors and chiropractors
Our goals for 2009 are to continue the programs we established in 2008 while taking on these activities:
• Host 2 National speakers: Pam Weintraub, author of Cure Unknown and Phyllis Mervine, President of the California LDA
• Provide continuing education seminars for physicians and nurses
• Partner with local school districts to develop an ongoing Lyme disease outreach program which will educate parents and children
about Lyme disease
• Participation at the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher. This event is vital to the Lyme community as we need
to introduce physicians to new Lyme disease information and our physician continuing education program.
2008 was a pivotal year for the Lyme disease community. Release of the Lyme documentary “Under Our Skin” and the book Cure Unknown
brought national attention to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Andy Abraham Wilson, the producer and writer of “Under Our
Skin”, describes his work in these words: “Our film tells the hidden story of Lyme disease, while shining light into the dark fissures of our
healthcare and medical research systems. It is meant to open eyes to a danger under our skin that has gone far too long ignored.
Awareness literally will save lives.”
Cure Unknown was a 6-year project for Pamela Weintraub. Pam, a science writer and investigative reporter delivers a compelling and
definitive book about Lyme disease. Her nuanced picture of the uncertainty surrounding Lyme disease highlights the need for further
research on the illness.
In April of 2008, both Andy and Pam spoke about their work to over 100 members of Congress at a Capital Hill luncheon. The word is
getting out to change-makers at all levels who can help us address Lyme disease; having funding available to spread our message is
critical.
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| A big thank you to Rapid Press of Forest Lake. |
High Risk Areas for Tick-borne Disease in Minnesota - click here to see the updated map.
Large numbers of Minnesota ticks carry disease organisms May 8th, 2009
Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease and other serious diseases, warn health officials
Minnesota Department of Health read more
Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease and other serious diseases, warn health officials
Minnesota Department of Health read more
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