Lunch and Learn: Fight the Bite: Tick-Borne Disease and What You Need to Know

Program Type:

Health & Fitness

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Friday, May 10, 2019 at 12:00pm.  Chances are that you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease.  Jerry Simons, RPA-C, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options that are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared.  Each attendee will receive a free tick removal kit.

Program to be held at the St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 40 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY  11978.

Registation required.