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Public view The Lyme disease forum was phenominal because it was a full evening of education. Our guests stayed well beyond our finish time so that their questions could be addressed and we are grateful to our physicians and LDA president for staying well past 11pm to answer them.
Days later, we continue to hear from physicians and guests with affirmation and amazement at the credibility and science presented by our panel of Lyme disease experts and physicians.
We had over 240 in attendance; folks to include local and regional doctors and healthcare professionals (about 1/4 of our audience), Lyme patients and their family members, game commission, pharmaceutical reps, PA Dept of Health reps, biology professors and media coverage to name a few.
We are grateful that each one was able to glean valuable information so that they are equipped and better prepared to protect loved ones and patients.
Much continues to be in the works to help with prevention and legislation for our region and state. Stay tuned for future events which will be listed on the home page as they come up. We hope to upload photos and links for news articles are they are published. Blessings.
Please note that this forum has already taken place:
An Invitation from the Barry Holtry Family:
Lyme Disease Association
PA Forum!!
This is a FREE seminar open to the public
When: Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 6 - 10 pm.
Light refreshments will be served
6:00pm - Doors open for
"Meet and Greet" ~ a time for networking
6:45pm – Program begins
Sponsor: Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
www.LymeDiseaseAssociation.org
PO Box 1438 Jackson NJ 08527
Where: Hope Reformed Pres. Church Building
123 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg PA
(Handicap accessible) Casual dress
Who: Open to the public age 13 to adult
Medical professionals welcome.
Registration necessary. Limited seating.
To reserve your seat, call 717-532-7402 (or)
email scentralpalymeforum@yahoo.com
Include name, phone #, number of people in your party.
Guest Speakers:
Lyme disease expert Dr. Elizabeth Maloney, MD and Mrs. Pat Smith, President Lyme Disease Association, will discuss epidemiology, prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, neurological involvement, research and development, persistent infection, co-infections, emerging science, physician education and legislation/ politics. They will be joined by a panel of Lyme disease MD experts including Dr. Warren Levin, Dr. Norton Fishman, Dr. Mark Garzon- for a "Question and Answer" period giving physicians and guests an opportunity to address specific concerns.
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This event will be a continuation of education begun in the area by teen Heather Holtry whose Make-A-Wish allowed her own designed gowns to be featured in a fashion show where she sparked Lyme awareness in a new way.
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Hotel Accommodation Information:
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Shippen Place Hotel 32 E. King St, Shippensburg PA
- For reservations call direct to: 717-532-4141.
State that you are w/ "PA Lyme Forum Group"
and a $69 (pl. tax) room rate will be extended to you for any room (except for suites). Handicap accessible available.
Your stay includes: deluxe continental breakfast. Restaurant on site. Free parking at the rear of the building.
Full service Hotel.
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Best Western Hotel
717-532-5200
32 E. King St, Shippensburg PA
www.bestwestern.com/shippensburghotel
Mention "PA Lyme Forum Group" $67 (pl. tax)
king or 2 dbl beds. Incl. continental breakfast
Dr. Maloney's bio
Dr. Betty Maloney is a family physician from Wyoming, MN, a Lyme endemic area. In addition to her clinical work, she is a medical educator who is teaching and writing on a wide range of subjects. Currently, her primary focus is Lyme disease. Dr. Maloney obtained advanced clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society physicians training program, and has attended a number of CME certified national conferences on Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
Dr. Maloney received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from the University of MN Medical School and completed her residency in family medicine at the University. She has practiced in Forest Lake, MN and Guam; she is the medical advisor for Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group, an affiliate of the Lyme Disease Association.
Dr. Maloney is a highly respected educator for Lyme disease amongst colleagues. It is our privilege to welcome Dr. Maloney to Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Smith’s bio:
Pat Smith is the president of the Lyme Disease Association (LDA), a non-profit corporation dedicated to raising funds for Lyme disease education, prevention, research and patient support. She is a board member on the Advisory Committee for the Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University in NY. Mrs. Smith previously served as chair to the (NJ) Governor’s Lyme Disease Advisory Council and for 12 years as a member of the Wall Township Board of Education where she earned state board member-certified status and served as president. For many years, she has testified and educated at all governmental levels on Lyme issues in states including PA, FL, NH, NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT, MD, and also in DC.
Under her leadership, the LDA has become national in scope with 33 affiliates/chapters coast to coast. LDA was accepted into the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), a government national employee charities program. The LDA provides nationwide grants for LD research, some of which have resulted in published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as JAMA, The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Infection and Immunity, and Journal of Clinical Microbiology.
Working along with LDA Greenwich affiliate, TFL, she led the LDA in partnering with Columbia U. to open an endowed research center for Lyme disease. The LDA LymeAid 4 Kids Fund, developed in conjunction with internationally acclaimed author Amy Tan, provides monies for families without insurance coverage to help children get properly diagnosed for Lyme disease.
Lyme Q&A Panel of Experts:
Dr. Norton Fishman MD, FACP, CNS: board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). Dr. Fishman is founder and Medical Director of Optimal Health Physicians, Rockville, MD. Dr. Fishman’s focus: evaluating and treating chronic, complex, undiagnosed or misdiagnosed persistent health conditions. A graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, he completed his residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. After practicing Internal Medicine in Chicago for over 25 years, he moved to Rockville, MD and has practiced Functional, Nutritional and Integrative Medicine since then. He is a member of Med Chi-the State Medical Society of MD, Montgomery Cty Medical Society, the AMA, and ACAM. As a member of ILADS, he has been treating Persistent Lyme Disease Complex and its accompanying co-infections for 4 years. Dr. Fishman is a recognized speaker at Grand Round presentations at NIH Bethesda MD, Holy Cross Hospital MD, Shady Grove Hospital Rockville, MD, St. Francis Hospital Evanston IL and Suburban Hospital Bethesda MD. Dr. Fishman presents complex medical information and concepts in a language easily understood by a broad audience.
Dr. Warren Levin MD, FAAFP (ret), FACN, and FAAEM: Dr. Levin received his medical degree from the Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Levin has been Board Certified by the following institutions; American Board of Family Physicians (ret), The American Board of Chelation Therapy, The American Board of Environmental Medicine, The American Board of Advanced Longevity Medicine and The American Board of Bariatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of The Academy of Family Practice [ret], the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, The American College of Nutrition and International Academy of Preventive Medicine. He is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and a Founding Member of the Medical Advisory Board of L.I.A.F., (The Lyme Induced Autism Foundation). Viewing health care through a whole body approach, Dr. Levin’s philosophy in his private practice in Vienna VA is: “The Blending of Conventional and Alternative Philosophies in recognition that each patient is a totally unique individual.” His goal is to find the underlying problem that prevents healing.
A Note from your Hostess: “Hey, I'm glad you stopped by! This is going to be an amazing forum! It is a gift to my community and our surrounding areas. Doctors, specialists, veterinarians, healthcare providers, educators, local representatives and families are encouraged to come. You will walk away with the truth and you will be able to prevent and protect yourself and your family if you find your loved one facing Lyme disease. I will present a check to the Lyme Disease Association (LDA) from a private donation and the proceeds of the charity auctions of my gown designs sold on eBay. The LDA has raised more research funds for a cure for Lyme disease than any government or other organization. I hope you will be encouraged and blessed. I am excited to greet you the evening of the event."
Serving the Lord with all of my heart! ~Heather
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believer in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity, ~1 Timothy 4:1
DIRECTIONS
If your point of departure is:East of Shippensburg: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 16/226 (Carlisle). Follow U.S. Route 11 north to I-81. Take I-81 south to exit 29 (King Street). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel 1/2 mile. Hope Church is on your right just past the Best Western Hotel.
West of Shippensburg: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 15/201 (Blue Mountain). From toll booth, left onto PA Route 997. Travel approx. 3 miles to stop sign in Newburg. At the town of Newburg, watch the signs carefully and stay on Route 696 (requires a left turn followed by an immediate right turn). Continue on Route 696 south another 8 miles to Shippensburg. Follow Rt696 to the stoplight (intersection of 696-Earl St and E. King St). Just before 5th traffic light (CVS Pharmacy and car dealership), .bear right onto Walnut Bottom Road. Travel past 2 stoplights and turn left into Hope Church parking lot just before the Best Western Hotel.
Due North or North East of Shippensburg/ Due South or South West of Shippensburg: Take I-81 to Exit 29 (King St). Turn right (fm North) or left (fm South) at the end of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel 1/2 mile. Hope Church is on your right just past the Best Western Hotel.
South East of Shippensburg (Baltimore or DC area): Take I-70 west to Hagerstown, MD and exit onto I-81 north. Cross into PA and take exit 29 (King Street). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel 1/2 mile. Hope Church is on your right just past the Best Western Hotel.
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If you would like to make a donation, you may mail your tax deducible gift to: Lyme Disease Association, Inc. PO Box 1438 Jackson, NJ 08527. Please mark memo line on your check: Heth's fundraiser for research.
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