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CALDA Patient conference in 2009

I received this today from Dorothy Leland. If you live in California you might want to check out Calif. Lyme Disease Assocn. (CALDA) 2009 patient conference. I may attend if possible. Here’s the info. Get more information at http://www.lymedisease.org, 530.750.1832.

The California Lyme Disease Association presents “Lyme Patient Community Conference: GETTING HEALTHY AGAIN,” Saturday, April 18, 2009, 1-4:30 p.m. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA. Requested Donation: $40 for adults, $20 for teenagers. MAIN SESSION: Hear from some of California’s leading Lyme-literate doctors, including Dr. Ray Stricker, MD; Dr. Steven Harris, MD; Dr. Deborah Metzger, MD; and Dr. Tod Thoring, ND. SPECIAL TEEN SESSION: There will be a concurrent workshop for teenagers facilitated by Valerie Frankel, MFT. This will be a chance for teens to meet other teens dealing with Lyme, and to explore strategies for coping with the challenges that are unique to teenagers with chronic illness. Ages 13-19 only. Teen event will be limited to 20 participants. Sign-ups for both sessions will open March 2, 2009. Registration details will be announced closer to that time.