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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation (Cohen Foundation) this week announced 10 Phase 1 winners in the LymeX Diagnostics Prize, …
LymeX Diagnostics Prize Winners Announced Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — As the weather starts to cool down, it’s important to remember that mosquitoes and ticks are still out and about. These pests can carry a number of serious …
Protect Yourself Against Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses This Autumn Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Wolf Administration officials from the departments of Health (DOH), Education (PDE), and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) on Wednesday announced nine student winners of the 2022 Lyme …
Wolf Administration Announces Student Winners of Art Competition to Raise Awareness About Ticks, Lyme Disease Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation (Cohen Foundation) recently launched the LymeX Diagnostics Prize, a $1 million …
$1 Million LymeX Diagnostics Prize Launches to Improve Lyme Disease Testing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially …
Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Protect Themselves Against Tickborne Diseases When Venturing Outdoors Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams …
Wolf Administration: Prevalence of Ticks in Pennsylvania Is High Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, June 22, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel L. Levine, alongside members of Congress, highlighted the challenges to health equity because of climate-change-related health stressors, …
Climate Change Is Worsening Lyme Disease, Scientist Warns Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) …
Commonwealth Reminds Pennsylvanians To Be Aware of Ticks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the new spring season here, the Wolf Administration reminds Pennsylvania residents and visitors to avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather …
Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Avoid Ticks Read More