[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...
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...
Tickborne Diseases: A CDC Update Tuesday, April 9, 2019 12:00:00 PM MDT - 1:15:00 PM MDT Up-to-date information on tick-borne diseases will be presented by Dr. Grace Marx, medical epidemiologist at the CDC. In addition to a general overview on tick-borne disease epidemiology and prevention, new topics including invasive tick species and surveillance guidance will be introduced. For more information and registration visit here....
Your voice matters! National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH) is developing a strategic framework to advance tick-borne diseases (TBD) research and development for the next five years and beyond. They are requesting public comments to identify any significant research gaps or barriers, scientific opportunities, or resources not listed that could advance TBD priorities. Feedback is due by March 13, 2019! LymeDisease.org is requesting patient's take their survey ASAP to identify patient priorities as it relates to the NIH strategic plan. Visit here to read the plan and submit your comments to NIH. Visit here to participate in the LymeDisease.org patient survey!...
Spring is fast approaching! May is nationally recognized as Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month! COTBDAA is dedicated to elevating awareness by putting the spotlight on real faces of Lyme and other Tick-Borne Diseases in Colorado! Be part of the #FacesofLymeinCO campaign! Let's put a face to the diseases that are debilitating a growing number of people each year! Register now through April 20th 2019 at #FacesofLymeinCO...