We were deeply saddened with the sudden loss of Manitoban Elizabeth Wood this past week. Liz’s personal battle with Lyme, despite being a difficult journey of education and endurance, was often shadowed by her advocacy efforts for others. Her ongoing struggle and efforts to further recognition and treatment for Lyme sufferers in Manitoba, particularly those…
This is a copy of a letter I was asked by Marie Hughes to write on her behalf. It was sent to every sitting member of the Manitoba legislature. I have Marie’s permission to publish it here. Manitoba Health July 22, 2013 Insured Benefits Branch 975 Henderson HWY Winnipeg, MB R2K 4L7 Att: xxxxxxxx…
The number of black-legged ticks in southeastern Manitoba is on the rise, which has led to a surge in the incidents of Lyme disease. Reports of the disease tripled in 2012 over the year before — going from seven to 21 — according to Shelley Buchan, the medical officer of health for the southern regional…
Manitoba has seen an increase in Lyme disease in recent years with 16 confirmed or probable cases in 2012, up from five in 2009. Kateryn Rochon, an entomologist at the University of Manitoba, said over the last six years blacklegged ticks have been settling in more areas of the province. “They’re expanding a little bit…
Sarah Phillips’ daughter, Emily, is awake and smiling now. It’s a big difference from a few days ago. “I could barely keep her awake,” said Phillips. “She was falling asleep on me, I had to carry her everywhere, she was so lethargic, I have never seen anybody so tired.” Earlier this month a tick burrowed…
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