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Topic: Richmond, VA Tick-borne Illness Support Group Meeting Sat 5/28

Dawn in VA
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Our first meeting will be held on Saturday, 5/28/11.

The Richmond Chapter of the National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association

Meeting info:

Fourth Saturday of each month
3:00-5:00PM
Dumbarton Area Library Meeting Room
6800 Staples Mill Road
Henrico, VA 23228-4930
(804) 290-9400

http://www.henricolibrary.org/Libs/du.html for map and directions

We welcome patients, caregivers, advocates, and professionals whose lives are affected by Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

We serve the following areas:

Cities and suburbs:
Richmond, Henrico, Sandston, Chesterfield/Chester, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Petersburg, New Kent, Williamsburg, Tuckahowe, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Colonial Heights, Charlottesville, Laurel, Highland Springs, Highland Park, Hopewell

Counties:
Henrico, Caroline, Goochland, Powhatan, Amelia, New Kent, Charles City, Fluvanna, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, Spotsylvania, King and Queen, James City, Sussex, Surry, Louisa

We're also on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-Lyme-Alliance-Support/209524609076675

Our objectives:

* Meet the need for an active support, educational, and advocacy group in Richmond and surrounding for individuals with tick-borne illnesses. Our group is also open to all who play supportive roles in their lives.

* Educate the general public about tick-borne illness prevention and prevalence.

* Advocate awareness and reform among parties who affect how tick-borne infections are perceived and treated.

* Propagate collaboration and data sharing among medical professionals and organizations, researchers, and governing agencies through active discourse.

* Encourage a cohesive alliance among all members of the Lyme and tick-borne patient community.

Our group has two facilitators:
Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

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(The ole disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.)

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