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January 16, 2008

at regular meeting place, the Kennett Friends Meeting

Ron Hamlem, Ph.D. will be speaking at 7:00 PM, followed by general discussion and Q&A. Ron is VP & Science Advisor to the LDASEPA and will cover the various antibiotics used to treat Lyme disease, including the types and how they attack the Lyme spirochetes.
about Ron Hamlen =>

February 20, 2008

Regular meeting at 7 PM. Doug Fearn, LDASEPA President will be discussing “Patient Responsibility” ways in which you can help your doctor work with you as productive team.
about Doug Fearn =>

March 19, 2008

Regular meeting at 7:00 PM Ron Hamlen, Ph.D., LDASEPA VP and Science advisor will be discussing “Prevention” ways in which you can reduce the risk of getting Lyme and/or other tick-borne diseases. Personal protection and ways to reduce the risk on your property will be covered.
 
about Ron Hamlen =>

April 16, 2008

Ken Singleton, MD will be speaking at 7:00 PM. The title of his presentation is “ A Review of Novel Therapies for Lyme Disease”. Dr Singleton practices in Maryland north of Baltimore. For more information about Dr. Singleton and his practice, see his web site =>

April 19, 2008

Special Presentations: 1-4 PM
Robert Bransfield, MD
, a psychiatrist with expertise in Lyme and other tick-borne diseases will cover “Lyme Disease & Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Treatments” and Pat Smith, President of the national LDA will cover “Overview of Lyme Disease and What is Being Done About It.” Location and details =>

May 21, 2008

Martin Fried, MD will be speaking at 7:00 PM. The topic of his presentation is “Rashes Associated with Lyme, Bartonella and Mycoplasma.”  About Dr Fried =>

June 18, 2008

Special Teenagers Meeting. 7:00 PM. Ben Fenstermacher (from Allentown area) an Eagle Scout HS senior will show a short video on Lyme & another with Ben telling his own story. Teenagers, this is also a chance to tell your story and help other like yourself with their struggles. Mothers, this a chance to hear it like it is from a responsible teenager with Lyme disease.

 

 

August 13, 2008

Free movie showing : “Under Our Skin” is a dramatic documentary movie of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. SPECIAL LOCATION: NEW Avondale Fire Hall on Route 41 in Avondale, PA 

August 20, 2008

Margaret Sheehan L.Ac. will be speaking at 7:00 PM in our regular location at the Kennett Friends Meetinghouse. The title of her talk is “Acupuncture and Herbs for Treatment of Lyme Disease, A Chinese Medicine Perspective.” She holds a Masters of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. More about Margaret Sheehan =>

September 17, 2008

Dustin Brisson, Ph.D. will be speaking at 7:00 PM. The topic of his presentation is "The many facets of human Lyme disease risk." Dr Brisson is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. About Dr Brisson =>

September 20, 2008
Saturday
Special Event

Dr Joseph Burrascano - Special presentation at Noon in the Unionville High School Auditorium, Unionville, PA. Directions here =>    About Dr. Burrascano =>
                and
Pamela Weintraub, author of the new book “Cure Unknown” will also be speaking. Copies of her book will be available for sale (cash or check, only).
About Pamela Weintraub =>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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