For More Information Contact:
DONNA BOLNER, MAJORITY LEADER 845-489-6464 dbolner@dutchessny.gov
The Dutchess County Tick Task Force will hold its annual Tick Educational Event on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, from 6-8 pm utilizing the Zoom platform and will include informative presentations from the following top research professionals:
6:05 PM DR. RICHARD HOROWITZ - Early Lyme/Acute COVID, Chronic Lyme/COVID Longhaulers: Similarities, Differences, and Potential Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches
6:20 PM HOLLY AHERN, SUNY ADIRONDACK - Lyme Disease and Women's Health
6:40 PM CHELLE HARTZER, BCE, US BIOLOGIC - National Wildlife Tick-Borne Disease Program
6:55 PM SARAVANAN THANGAMANI, PhD - Tracking the Emergence of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in New York
7:10 PM MONICA EMBERS PhD - Antibiotic Efficacy for Lyme disease
7:25 PM BRIAN FALLON, MD - The Mental Health Burden of Lyme Disease - Knowns and Unknowns
7:40-8 PM Q&A
Following the presentations, the panel will answer questions from participants through a moderator. Anyone wishing to join the event shall have an opportunity to ask questions live through a media platform called Zoom. If you wish to join, please contact the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegislature@dutchessny.gov or by calling 845-486-2100 to obtain zoom information or call-in number. Questions and comments will also be accepted via email prior to the event to the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegislature@dutchessny.gov.
