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Tick Borne Disease – What You Need to Know with Stony Brook ELIH
April 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join Jerry Simons, PA-C, Member of the Medical Advisory Panel, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center.
Chances are that you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Jerry Simons, PA-C, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments options that are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive a free tick removal kit and new handbook on tick disease. In collaboration with the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.