OREGON LYME DISEASE NETWORK

Raise awareness of Lyme disease Patient education and advocacy Ensure local physicians get up to date training and support on diagnostic and treatment criteria outlined by guidelines which meet the GRADE standards of the Institute of Medicine and are listed in the AHRQ NGC guidelines. Create and train support group leaders and create avenues for meetings for support groups in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Assist needy families in gaining testing and and if necessary , treatment for children suffering from presumed Lyme disease. Collect and maintain data regarding Lyme disease,Lyme carrying vectors in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Creation of a safe environment for physicians to treat using multiple treatment guideline options by working with State Health Policy makers.