Lyme Disease Seminar Planned

The Newtown Rotary Club will present a Lyme Disease seminar on Monday, April 9, from 7 to 9 pm at the Fireside Inn. There will be an introduction by the Newtown Lyme Disease Task Force.

Speakers will include Dr Brian A. Fallon, associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. He will address behavioral and cognitive manifestations of Lyme Disease, including the effects on children and adolescents.

Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner, president and founder of the Lyme Disease Foundation and author of the book Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease, will provide an overview of the foundation, the politics of Lyme Disease, and information on educational programs for schools.

Admission is free and open to the public.

There will be free testing for Lyme Disease for persons aged 18 to 60 from 5 to 7 pm at the Fireside Inn. Call 212-543-6510 for an appointment. Walk-ins also will be accepted.