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LDF
Accomplishments
- Publishes
Journal of Spirochetal and Tick-Borne Diseases (JSTD), the first
peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to tick-borne and
other spirochetal diseases.
- Conducts
medically accredited international scientific
conferences. The
LDF has conducted 16 such programs through 2003.
- Sends free
educational material to over 100 county health departments.
- Sponsors
a 24-hour Hotline, used by 80,000 people per year.
- Educates
millions of children using an award-winning video.
- Educates
over 210 million people though media campaigns.
- Supports
scientific research.
- Provides
written information directly to over 800,000 people a year.
- Educates
and fosters self-help groups.
- Publishes
the LYMELIGHT newsletter 4 times a
year.
- Sends copies
of programs to each state's library system.
- Produces
numerous educational material including video, print, slide,
and comprehensive training programs.
- Educates
federal and state government to the issues surrounding Lyme disease.
- Watch-dogs
federal funds for appropriateness & efficiency.
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