Tick Prevention and Lyme Disease 
Part 1 - Dare 2B Tick Aware
Part 2 - Lyme Disease Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Speakers:  Bill Moore, PA Lyme Resource Network
Eric Jones, DNP, CRNP, CME, WorkWell Physicians 

Tuesday - April 22, 2025 - 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Location:  AM Health and Safety, Inc.

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PART 1 - DARE 2B TICK AWARE:
This program strives to improve the use of prevention strategies, reduce tick bites, and
improve early diagnosis - using the most current research available. The program standardizes prevention messages across the state through seminars, printed materials, webinars and public service announcements.

SEMINAR COVERS:
  • PA Lyme Statistics
  • Tick Background & Diseases They
  • Carry
  • Habitat & Behavior
  • Life Cycle & Transmission
  • Acting if bitten by a tick
  • Recognizing early symptoms*
*Reminder - While the Dare 2B Tick Aware presentation includes a few slides regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne infection symptoms, this is not a Lyme disease seminar and facilitators do not discuss diagnosis, testing or treatment.
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​SPEAKER:
Bill Moore is a volunteer with PA Lyme Resource Network, where he serves as VP/Director of IT, Regional Leader of the Pittsburgh Region and Support Group Leader of Pittsburgh Lyme Disease Support Group. Bill was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 2012 and has been involved with Lyme advocacy since 2013. He is a certified Dare 2B Tick Aware facilitator.  Bill also works for Giant Eagle in the IT field.
PART 2 - LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT:
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in North America and Europe. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical features, diagnostic strategies, treatment options, and patient outcomes associated with Lyme disease.

Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, exposure risk, and laboratory testing, including two-tiered serologic testing. However, diagnostic challenges remain, particularly in early infection when antibody production may not yet be detectable.

Treatment primarily consists of antibiotic therapy, with doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime commonly used for early disease. More advanced stages may require intravenous antibiotics. Most patients experience full recovery with timely treatment, though some may develop persistent symptoms known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS).

​This presentation will highlight the importance of early recognition and treatment of Lyme disease to improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term complications. Current controversies, emerging diagnostic tools, and ongoing research into PTLDS will also be discussed.
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SPEAKER:
Eric Jones DNP, CRNP, CME graduated Magna Cum Laude from Robert Morris University with his Doctorate of Nursing Practice. His dissertation “The Effect of Preoperative Education Prior to Hip or Knee Arthroplasty on Immediate Postoperative Outcomes” was published in Orthopaedic Nursing. He is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He began his nurse practitioner career in urgent care before transitioning to occupational medicine where he has worked over the last several years.  He also has nursing experience in orthopedics.  He is a certified DOT medical examiner.
​Event Details:

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    Deadline to Register - Mon. April 21:    

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​​If you have any questions regarding registration or payment, contact Christy Kirsch at [email protected].
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