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Honoring Patricia V. Smith — Two Years Later

[caption id="attachment_22710" align="alignright" width="368"] Patricia V Smith, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. President for over 27 years[/caption] Honoring Patricia V. Smith — Two Years Later August 17 marks the second anniversary of the passing of Patricia V. Smith, who served as President of the Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) for more than 27 years. Pat’s dedication, persistence, sound leadership and fierce advocacy, helped change the course of Lyme and tick-borne disease research, legislation, education, patient access to care, and so much more. Her unrelenting efforts laid the foundation for many of the incredible changes we are beginning to see in the Lyme and TBD community today. Her legacy continues to inspire and guide all of us who remain committed to this work. As COTBDAA celebrates its 10th anniversary this month,...

Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer Recognized by Lyme Community for over 40 Years of Service

[caption id="attachment_22687" align="alignright" width="263"] Monica White, COTBDAA President/Co-founder, presented Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer with the Community Recognition Award on July 30, 2026, on behalf of Lyme and tick-borne disease organizations from across the country.[/caption] The Community Recognition Award honors one of the pioneers in the field of Lyme and tick-borne diseases, Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer, for his more than 40 years of dedication to serving the Lyme and tick-borne disease community through his work as a physician, educator, and his contributions to research. COTBDAA President/Co-Founder, Monica White presented The Community Recognition Award to Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer on July 30, 2026 on behalf of Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease organizations from across the country. The Lyme Community thanks Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer for his outstanding dedication to diagnosis, treatment, education, and understanding of...

Dr. Richard Horowitz Medical Detective Substacks

Dr. Richard Horowitz Medical Detective Substack Dementia: Can I Predict My Future Risk of Dementia? The New Frontier of Alzheimer’s Diagnostics: Utilizing Biomarkers for Prevention and Treatment, Part I Autism and Alzheimer’s Are Potentially Linked? Preventing Dementia, Part 2 Of A (Hopefully) Three-Part Series Can a 19-Year-Old Really Get Alzheimer’s Disease? An Epidemic of Retractions: Is Alzheimer’s Really Due to Amyloid?   Lyme: What Do You Need to Know About Lyme It’s a Pest-Pocalypse! What Can We Do About Ticks? Part 1 of 2 It’s a Pest-Pocalypse! What Can We Do About Ticks? Part 2 of 2   Babesia: Babesia – Don’t Overlook This Persistent Parasite: Part 1 Babesia – More Detailed Testing and Treatment Options in Special Populations: Part 2 of 3 Babesia – A Long and Tortuous Medical Journey to Find Treatment Options in a Highly Resistant Patient:...

Dr. Kinderlehrer Lifetime Achievement Award

Sign Your Group Onto Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Kinderlehrer

Instructions: Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer Background: Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer has provided decades of service to the Lyme and tick-borne disease community. Award Presentation: Monica White will present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award this July. Group Participation: To have your group included on the award, please complete the form below. Deadline: Friday, June 26. Recognition: A photo and social media post will follow, celebrating his life-saving work and ongoing advocacy. [gravityform id="15" title="true" description="true"] ...

DONATE: National LymeAid 4 Kids Fund

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (COTBDAA) has been an affiliate member of the Lyme Disease Association (LDA) since it founded as a non-profit in 2016. In honor of the late LDA president Patricia V. Smith, ownership of the LymeAid 4 Kids (LA4K) fund granting program has been transferred to COTBDAA, ensuring continued financial assistance for children nationwide who need diagnosis or treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Originally developed with the support of renowned author Amy Tan, the LA4K fund helps children whose families face economic hardship and lack insurance coverage or reimbursement for necessary medical care. Since its inception in 2004, the program has provided $475,000 in grants to children across the US. Dedicated volunteers who have managed the initiative under LDA...

Research Study Recruitment: Congenital Lyme Disease

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pregnant participants needed for study! Children’s National Hospital – Congenital Infection Program has launched a pilot study being led by Sarah Mulkey, MD, PhD, “Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure.” [perfectpullquote align="left" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]The study is actively recruiting pregnant volunteers to participate in questionnaires, one fetal MRI and ultrasound, one infant MRI and ultrasound, two in-person neurology evaluations, and two blood draws.[/perfectpullquote] This study will assess the feasibility of evaluation for outcomes of pregnancies of women affected by Lyme disease infection. Brain development of fetuses, infants, and children exposed to Lyme disease in utero will be assessed. Infants will be followed from birth to age 18 months.       Study participants will be reimbursed for their travel up to 230 miles each...

May 2023: CO Governor Polis Proclamation for Lyme & Other TBD Awareness Month!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, signed a proclamation of Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Disease/Conditions Awareness Month for May, 2023! In addition, Chaffee County, the City of Salida, and the Town of Buena Vista, all at the heart of the Rocky Mountains, have made proclamations for the month of May. Consider asking your local community to do the same! As the distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases continues to increase at a national level…so must awareness! Colorado is home to a growing number of people that have been infected by Lyme and/or other tick-borne diseases or affected by tick-bite related conditions. Coloradan are at risk for tick bites depending on where they live, work or recreate, as well as from travel throughout the United States and the...

CO’s Governor Polis Proclamation for May 2022: Lyme & TBD Awareness Month!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, proclaims Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases/Conditions Awareness Month for the month of May, 2022! In this continuing era of COVID-19, prevention and recognition of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases/conditions is even more critical. As the distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases continues to increase at a national level…so must awareness! Though Colorado is considered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(CDPHE) as a “low or no incidence” state for several TBDs, we are unfortunately home to a growing number of people and pets that have been infected by Lyme and/or other tick-borne diseases and conditions. Patients have been infected with tick-borne pathogens from here in Colorado,  as well as through exposures during travel throughout the United...

Connecting ~ Learning ~ Healing 2nd Annual Event Recordings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] May 2021: Connecting~Learning~Healing Virtual Event Recordings The 2nd annual “Connecting~Learning~Healing”  2-day virtual event was held in partnership with Colorado Lyme & TBD Support group on May 22 & 23 20121. Experts in the field of Lyme & other TBD diagnosis and treatment presented on day one which included Dr. Kenneth Liegner. Due to unforeseen circumstances Dr. Jill Carnahan was unable to present in person, but her pre recorded presentation is provided below. We rounded out day two with the exceptional motivational speaker and advocate, Col. Nicole Malachowski. Day 1 Recordings may be viewed here. Dr. Kenneth Liegner: Disulfiram in the Treatment of Lyme Disease & Babesiosis: First 3 years’ Experience in One Medical Practice Dr. Burrascano: "Tick-Borne Diseases- Latest Advancements in Testing" Day 2 Recording may be viewed here. Col. Nicole Malachowski:...