Tick-Borne Disease – What You Need to Know!

Long Island Library Programmers Association (LILPA) in association with the
Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and sponsored by
Cutchogue – New Suffolk Library

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 treatment options that
are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared.

Zoom link will be sent to all participants the day of the event.