President at COVID-19 Event: Lyme is Serious!

April 14, 2020

President Trump hosted Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett and other COVID-19 survivors at the White House. During their discussions, Rep. Whitsett, who nearly lost her life to COVID-19, brought up her chronic Lyme disease as an underlying condition. Throughout the 41 minute meeting, President Trump highlighted how serious & devastating Lyme disease is and stated that it “can kill you”.

Rep. Chris Smith Press Conference on NIH/Tick Act, Wall, NJ

October 26, 2019

From the LDA, October 25, 2019 A press conference was held at the Wall Township Municipal Complex hosted by Congressman Christopher Smith (R-NJ). The Congressman highlighted information on the “NIH Strategic Plan for Tick-Borne Disease Research,” as well as “The Tick Act,” a bipartisan effort to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases. […]

Sen. Schumer Press Conference on TBD $$$; LDA President A Speaker

May 2, 2018

Podium (L-R) Sen. Charles Schumer – NY, Pat Smith, LDA US Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) , Senate Minority Leader, invited LDA President Pat Smith to speak at a press conference he hosted in Woodbury, NY on May 2, 2018. The focus of the conference was to ensure that government monies on Lyme and tick-borne diseases […]

Schumer to FDA: Fix Doxy Problem

August 16, 2014

goUS Senator Charles E. (Chuck) Schumer (NY) held a press conference at Konsico Dam Park in Valhalla, NY on August 12, 2014, to expose the issues surrounding the shortage and price hikes which have affected doxycycline for the past 21 months. At the conference, the Senator said, “We … must make sure that the FDA […]

Lyme Awareness Press Conference

April 30, 2013

To raise awareness about Lyme & other tick-borne diseases in New Jersey, the NJ based national non-profit Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA), in cooperation with Congressman Christopher H. Smith (NJ-4), hosted a press conference on Tuesday, April 30. In a press conference packed with TV, radio, and print media from throughout New Jersey, Congressman Chris […]

Lyme Press Conference – Public Invited

April 30, 2013

April 29, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Conf. Set for Tuesday, April 30 @ 1 pm – Public Invited Lyme Disease Awareness Month Kick Off New Jersey-3rd in nation in Lyme case numbers, children at highest risk To raise awareness about Lyme & other tick-borne diseases in New Jersey, the NJ based national non-profit Lyme […]

Federal Legislative/Policy Accomplishments

January 18, 2010

The LDA has an 18 year history of achievements in the area of legislation, and policy achievements. Below are some of the most significant ones where LDA played a lead role in passage/adoption of laws/policies which help Lyme patients or preventing passage of those items which could have hurt Lyme patients/physicians or LDA played a […]

LDA Honors Congressman Smith (NJ)

October 3, 2009

At the Lyme Disease Association’s 10th Annual Scientific Conference in National Harbor, MD Congressman Christopher Smith was Honored for his 20 years of service to the Lyme community.

Congressman Hall (NY) Backs Lyme Bill

April 20, 2009

Click here for photo album from press conference Hall Calls on Federal Government to Increase Fight Against Lyme Disease, Backs Bill to Expand Funding for Treatment and Prevention Friday, April 17, 2009 -Legislation Would Provide $100M Over 5 Years to Expand Lyme-Related Research and Education -NY Has Most Lyme Cases in Nation, […]

NY Congressman John Hall’s April 17, 2009 Press Conference, Dutchess County

April 17, 2009

Congressman John Hall hosted a press conference to raise awareness of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in Dutchess, one of three highest counties in per capita Lyme cases nationally. Speakers were the Congressman (C), LDA President Pat Smith (R), Bill Mc Cabe (L), Dutchess County Legislator, and Hudson Valley LDA president, Jill Auerbach. Congressman Hall […]

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