Wednesday, February 3, at 7 PM Manorville Lyme Support Group meeting at the Manorville Firehouse. Other than the normal topics, there will be a discussion about the need for volunteers!!! If you think that you would like to become more involved, if you think you can be of service, please attend this meeting!

Wednesday, February 3, at 7 PM Adirondack Lyme Disease Foundation
Holly Ahern, associate professor of microbiology at Adirondack Community College, will speak about Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases at the Adirondack Lyme Disease Foundation's monthly meeting, to be held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. 
Presently, the guidelines used by most physicians to treat Lyme disease are now under review. 
Lyme disease is a political, complex illness, and for many reasons difficult to diagnose, and treat. Undiagnosed, misdiagnoses, or improper treatment, can lead to a life time of suffering.
Please join us. Ample time will be allotted after Professor Ahern's presentation for questions.
Additional info, LMCALLISTER@nycap.rr.com or www.adirondacklymediseasefoundation.com 

Saturday 2/6/10 New Chronic Disease Support Group starting Feb 6 and run by Dr. Anna Satalino.
John T. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY Sat 2/6 from 4-5:30 PM and following weekly
The focus will be on psych issues such as stress, coping, family, etc.
There is going to be education, handouts, and homework-- (journaling, meditation).
There is an optional donation fee of $5.00 per person
Additional information, contact Dr Satalino phone 631-905-2398

Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM Capital District Chapter of the Empire State Lyme Disease Association Features Speaker on Integrative Health and Healing on the subject of "Treating Lyme Disease: Outwitting the Microbes," at the Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue Guilderland. Guest speaker, Dr. Ronald Stram, MD, founder of The Center for Integrative Health and Healing in Delmar.
Dr. Stram has practiced medicine for over 21 years. He is Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine under the direction of world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Andrew Weil, M.D. Dr. Stram is also board certified in emergency medicine, and has been practicing in the Capital Region for over 18 years. He is a graduate of Mt. Sinai Medical School in New York City and has been affiliated with Albany Medical Center and University of Arizona Health and Science Center, as well as serving as Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at hospitals throughout the Northeast.  The Center for Integrative Health and Healing is the area's first practice to bring together medical doctors with licensed professionals who provide alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, therapeutic massage, nutrition, and herbal botanical medicine.  Other alternative therapies include: Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Acupuncture Massage, Reiki, Shiatsu, Craniosacral Therapy, Guided Imagery, cleansing programs.  Dr. Stram will discuss the roles of Integrative therapies in the treatment of Lyme Disease. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. The meeting is free and open to the public. People wishing to learn more about Lyme Disease are welcome to attend. In addition to information about prevention, resource materials pertaining to the disease and it's treatment will be available at the meeting. Add'l information, bjmeslda@yahoo.com

Sunday, 2/21/10 The Fingerlakes Region, Rochester Lyme Disease Support Group meeting.  They meet every third Sunday of the month at the Farmington Town Hall, 2-4 PM - 1000 County Road 8, Farmington NY

Saturday 2/27/10 East Islip, NY  at 1 PM at the East Islip Public Library 381 East Main Street East Islip, NY.  Call 631-650-5483 or email Blyjan@Yahoo.com