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Episode 471: LIVE from ILADS: Sarah Keating - Advocating for Lyme Awareness in Canada
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In this special live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Tick Boot Camp sits down with Sarah Keating, a retired pathologist and board member of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme). Sarah shares her deeply personal journey of advocating for Lyme disease awareness in Canada following her daughter's tragic battle with Lyme and Babesiosis.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Sarah Keating’s personal story and how it shaped her Lyme disease advocacy
- Challenges of Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment within the Canadian healthcare system
- The misconceptions of Canada's socialized medical system when it comes to Lyme disease
- CanLyme’s mission and initiatives, including tick removal kits, tick testing, and telemedicine
- The systemic barriers preventing proper Lyme disease recognition and treatment in Canada
- Why grassroots advocacy and public awareness are key to change
About the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme):
- CanLyme is a volunteer-run charitable organization dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for Lyme disease and associated conditions.
- Their mission includes:
- Promoting awareness through community presentations and online outreach
- Funding research to improve diagnostics and treatments
- Engaging with the scientific and medical community to ensure accurate, up-to-date information
- Advocating for policy changes to improve Lyme disease recognition and patient care in Canada
Resources & Links:
- Follow the latest ILADS updates: ILADS.org
- Learn more about CanLyme and their work: CanLyme.com
- Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)
474 episodes
Manage episode 473228204 series 2540476
In this special live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Tick Boot Camp sits down with Sarah Keating, a retired pathologist and board member of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme). Sarah shares her deeply personal journey of advocating for Lyme disease awareness in Canada following her daughter's tragic battle with Lyme and Babesiosis.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Sarah Keating’s personal story and how it shaped her Lyme disease advocacy
- Challenges of Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment within the Canadian healthcare system
- The misconceptions of Canada's socialized medical system when it comes to Lyme disease
- CanLyme’s mission and initiatives, including tick removal kits, tick testing, and telemedicine
- The systemic barriers preventing proper Lyme disease recognition and treatment in Canada
- Why grassroots advocacy and public awareness are key to change
About the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme):
- CanLyme is a volunteer-run charitable organization dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for Lyme disease and associated conditions.
- Their mission includes:
- Promoting awareness through community presentations and online outreach
- Funding research to improve diagnostics and treatments
- Engaging with the scientific and medical community to ensure accurate, up-to-date information
- Advocating for policy changes to improve Lyme disease recognition and patient care in Canada
Resources & Links:
- Follow the latest ILADS updates: ILADS.org
- Learn more about CanLyme and their work: CanLyme.com
- Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)
474 episodes
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