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Don’t Let a Tick Make You or Your Horse Sick!

February 18, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sharon Austin, member of COTBDAA, will present on the critical need to raise awareness of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Colorado, as well as throughout the US, and ways to prevent tick bites both in people and in horses. Sharon be giving 15-20 minute talks to rotating groups of pony club members, those interested in pony club, and involved parents.  These talks are open to non-pony club members. Colorado Tick Check: Don’t let a tick make you or your horse sick Rocky Mountain Region Horse Management Clinic  Feb 29th 8:30-11:30, 3450 Big Bear Drive, Sedalia, CO 80135 Registration is at:  https://rockymountainregionpc.org/registration/clinics-and-events/horse-management-clinic/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

NIH Strategic Plan for Tickborne Disease Research Released

October 14, 2019
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News release from NIH on October 10, 2019 announces new NIH Strategic Plan for Tickborne Disease Research. This announcement is good news for patients with the plan focusing on five scientific priorities for advancing research and development over the next five years.  The plan builds on the activities of the Department of Health and Human Services Tick-Borne Diseases Working Group, which issued a 2018 report to Congress outlining research recommendations. NIH sought input from the research and medical communities, patient advocacy groups, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public in developing this strategic plan. Read NIH Strategic Plan here....

Colorado Ticks PSA from KCSU

June 13, 2019
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Colorado Ticks PSA #2. Thank you to 90.5 KCSU student radio in Ft. Collins for educating students and your community! [audio mp3="https://coloradoticks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019_ColoradoTicks_LymeDisease_PS2_EG.mp3"][/audio]...

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Mineral County Provides Tick Education for Residents and Visitors

June 12, 2019
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COTBDAA president, Monica White, will be presenting "Colorado Tick Talk: Staying Tick Safe in the Outdoors" at the new Mineral County Courthouse in Creede, CO. Friday June 21 at 5:00 pm. The talk is open to the public. Mineral County Noxious weed manager, Andrew Marino is hosting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Tick Awareness From OutThere Colorado!

June 12, 2019
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How concerned should you be about ticks in Colorado? June 11, 2019-By Seth Boster at OutThere Colorado!  Seth features COTBDAA President, Monica White and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's State Veterinarian, Jennifer House on the status of ticks and disease in Colorado.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Members Announced for New Federal HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group

June 6, 2019
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The first meeting of the new Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) convened on June 4, 2019.  New members of the panel were introduced and sworn in, subcommittee topics were decided, co-chairs were determined for each subcommittee and a timeline for the work toward a November 2020 due date for the next report to Congress was presented.  Subcommittee members will be chosen directly by the individual sub-committee chairs instead of using the public solicitation process from last year.  Lyme Disease Association President, Pat Smith, has been appointed for her second term and demonstrated her continued support for patients with emphasis on the chronically ill.  To view the complete list of TBDWG members and other details about the Working Group meetings and activities please visit  the HHS...

REI-Hosting Colorado Tick Talks!

May 14, 2019
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Colorado Tick Talk:  Staying Tick Safe in the Outdoors May 21, 2019-REI- Westminster, CO & May 28, 2019-REI-Fort Collins, CO Just one tick bite can change a life for humans and their companion animals!  Join us to become better tick aware and to learn critical prevention measures for greater enjoyment of the outdoors. Colorado is a state where many residents both work and recreate in the outdoors.  Did you know Colorado is home to nearly 30 species of ticks, some capable of transmitting diseases that can cause illness in people, pets and wildlife? Coloradans and their companion animals, can unknowingly be exposed to additional risks of contracting tick-borne diseases (TBD), particularly Lyme disease, when traveling to regions where tick prevalence and diseases are greater.  Tick species are...

2021 Community Partners!

January 21, 2021
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thanks to our 2021 Community Partners! Working and walking together toward common goals of education, prevention, research, advocacy and patient support we accomplish so much more!  As a 100% volunteer run 501(c)3 non-profit organization we rely on the generosity of our partners, sponsors and supportive donations. Please visit each of our partners for the incredible services, products, resources and support that they offer to you and for us! Want to become a Community Partner?  Visit us at www.coloradoticks.org or write to info@coloradoticks.org! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Tick-Borne Diseases and Mental Health. It’s not always what you think…

April 17, 2019
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Dr. Sharon Austin has just written an article for United States Association for Body Psychotherapy. Dr. Austin is a Clinical Psychologist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in Somatic psychotherapy for couples, trauma and chronic medical conditions.  In addition she practices Gestalt Equine Assisted Therapy.  She is a board member for  Colorado Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Association(COTBDAA) and she is an Ambassador for the Global Lyme Alliance.  She is a Mom of two college students and co-hobby farm owner with her husband, tending to their horses, sheep, dogs and chickens. "Without early detection TBDs can evolve into multi-staged and multi-systemic illnesses that mimic and/or coincide with many medical and psychological conditions.  Two of the primary symptoms are chronic pain and fatigue. “Chronic” TBDs wreak havoc on couples, families...

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