Lyme Disease Prevention and Awareness Course

WAYNESBURG, PA – The Greene County Department of Recreation will host a Lyme Disease Prevention and Awareness Course on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. in the upper level of the Greene County Fairgrounds’ 4-H Building.

Health experts report that cases of Lyme disease are high across western Pennsylvania. Doctors are testing patients daily for the disease. Experts also say that within the last decade the number of cases has increased dramatically, especially in children.

The Prevention and Awareness Presentation beingtaught by Dr. Nancy Fox on Sept. 30 teaches participants how to protect themselves        from tick and other insect bites. The presentation will cover an overview of ticks and tick risks in this area, including a description of tick habitats and tick-borne diseases.

Dr. Fox will teach prevention and awareness strategies and go over her own T.I.C.K.S. formula for tick removal.Greene County Commissioner Blair Zimmerman said he believes the community can greatly benefit from the program.

“With the data being released that ticks and Lyme Disease are a prevalent problem in Pennsylvania, it’s great that the Department of Recreation is bringing Dr. Fox and her informative program here,” he said. “The Commissioners hope that our residents attend this important session.”

Jake Blaker, recreation director, said the recreation staff is excited to bring programs such as this to Greene County for the fall season, and encourages “everyone to continue to enjoy the great outdoors and remind them to protect themselves from pests like ticks and mosquitoes.”

Nancy Fox, Ed. D – speaker, author and life strategist – received her doctorate degree in 2009 analyzing the availability of Lyme Disease educational materials. She is an educator with 25-plus years of experience and is also a Lyme Disease survivor.

She has authored several books for children as well as a life strategy book titled “Decisive Women.” She has also appeared on news and other multiple media outlets, and has been invited to speak at many events as an educator for Lyme Disease and Strategic Life Development.

Class fee is $15. Each attendee will receive a pair of “Tickease” Tweezers (a $12 value).  Pre-registration is required by Friday, Sept. 21.

For more information or to pre-register, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit the county’s website, www.co.greene.pa.us.

Classes may be canceled due to participation or inclement weather. Announcements will be made on WANB Radio, the county website and the Greene County Commissioners Facebook page.