COTBDAA is participating in the March Madness Factotum Brewery Non-Profit Competition Join us! March 14th, 2:30 to 4:30 COTBDAA v Colorado Open Lands! 3845 Lipan Street Denver, Colorado 16 Local Non-Profits, with 16 different craft brews, are fighting for the chance to win the 5th Annual Brewer's Madness Championship Bracket. Winner takes home a $500 donation! We know beer doesn't go well with many Lyme patients...
[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]...
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 #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]...
[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]...
[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]...
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...
[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...
[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]...
Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, has signed a proclamation for Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month in May! As the distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases continues to increase at a national level...