Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA

08/30/2026

Fall Support and Events: In September we welcome new Holistic Therapies Volunteer, Caroline Ruderman, Reiki Master Teacher and Intuitive Healer. 3rd Wednesdays Chronic Illness Support and Wellness Group meets on 9/16.

In October, Linda Reeves’ Book Chat returns on 10/10 and 10/24 with “Remarkably Bright Creatures”! Special guest, Cindy Kennedy, MS, FNP-BC will present a talk about Mycotoxins on 10/17. More details soon!

https://mailchi.mp/lymedrc.org/fall-support-and-events

08/30/2026

Just today, 57% of the ticks submitted were nymph stage lone stars! Yesterday it was 45% of the submitted ticks. And the day before that, also 45%. So, this tick is still the most common one being encountered NOW! We’ve got new resources to help you be prepared for a lone star tick bite--https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/see-the-star/

08/29/2026

By Terri McCormick Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can affect multiple systems in the body, making diagnosis and treatment complicated. It

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

If Lyme disease prevents you from continuing at your job, you may be eligible for disability benefits. Some employers offer long‑term disability (LTD),

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

Our friends in Holden MA A Place To Go support group this Friday:

See you all this *Friday, August 21st, at 6pm, in Holden, MA *(the date was changed just for THIS month).

08/17/2026

Protect yourself after a recent tick bite with our comprehensive, early-response package designed for both adults and children—no subscription required.

08/17/2026

Today we remember one of the greatest advocates of the Lyme & TBD community, Patricia V. Smith. Pat passed away on August 17, 2024.

Pat was a passionate advocate for Lyme disease & tick-borne illness awareness, volunteering with the Lyme Disease Association of NJ and later founding the national Lyme Disease Association, Inc., which she led until her final days as the non-profits' president.

She lobbied state and local leaders to improve educational initiatives, including home study reform and in-services for teachers and school nurses. In collaboration with author Amy Tan, she created the LymeAid 4 Kids program, awarding grants to families of children in need of treatment.

LA4K carries on Pat's legacy through the stewardship of the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (Below in the center seated is Pat Smith with many of the Lyme community advocates at the 2018 advocate meeting in conjunction with the LDA-Columbia medical conference.)