About Us

Minnesota Lyme Association

Our Vision

Any person affected by Lyme or tick-borne disease can lead a healthy and vibrant life

Our Mission

• To provide a supportive environment for people affected by Lyme and other other tick-borne diseases
• To educate the public and health professionals in the prevention diagnosis and effective treatment of these diseases.

Our Purpose

• Support those people who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and their families and
  significant others
• To promote the education of health care professionals pertaining to the diagnosis and treatmentof Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses
• To raise funds for education and prevention involving Lyme disease and tick borne illnesses

What we do

• Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month
  at the White Bear Lake District Center
• Support MLA chapters around the state
• Provide credentialed speakers covering a wide range of Lyme-related topics
• Sponsor accredited continuing education courses on tick-borne diseases for physicians and nurses
• Offer scholarships to physicians to attend ILADS physician training
• Host a booth at the Academy of Family Phyicians and other medical conferences to introduce physicians to new Lyme disease information
• Present information on tick-borne diseases to the public via large-scale events such as Linwood Days, the Minnesota Horse Expo and Warner Nature Center
• Fall Color Blast, and smaller community-based gatherings
• Accept speaking invitations from private clubs and organizations
• Collaborate with lawmakers and elected officials on Lyme-friendly legislation

Minnesota Lyme Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a Lyme Disease Association affiliate