It’s about time. We’ve been trying to sound the alarm for more than four years, when we found it necessary to “educate” our physicians about the threat of tick-borne illnesses. At my sister’s insistence, one doctor at a local hospital investigated the possibility that her ailment might be due to a tick bite—in particular, anaplasmosis. After learning all about it, he contacted her to inform her that she indeed did have anaplasmosis.…
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Letter from Elizabeth Malavet Previous Letter Was ‘Ill-Informed’ In response to Steve Broe’s letter in the February 16, 2023 edition of “The Freeman’s Journal” concerning COVID policies: I find the letter both condescending and ill-informed. There are many people who have preexisting conditions that have nothing to do with slim waistlines and fruit consumption. I had Lyme disease 25 years ago—it left me with fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and some brain fogginess. I had to have both knees replaced this past…
Tick season brings vigilance against Lyme By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com What is most astounding about Lyme Disease is that one tick the size of a sesame seed or smaller, according to the CDC, can change someone’s life course. Cherry Valley resident Tina Leentjes, diagnosed with Lyme Disease in May 2017, went from working five days a week and attending events almost every evening to working part-time and falling asleep before dinner is finished. For Brenda Michaels of…
The View From Albany Don’t Forget Lyme Disease The Coronavirus threat continues to dominate our lives in so many ways. As the weather starts to improve and people spend more time outdoors, while practicing social distancing and following other safety guidelines, there is another issue to keep in mind – Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and with the number of reported cases in New York rising each year, it is important to arm yourself and your family…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Dip N’ Paint With FRN DRAGON DATES – 5:30 p.m. Dip & Paint with local artist, Diane Stensland. Choose an image to paint then enjoy variety of dipping foods with the Family Resource Network. Preregistration required. Elm Park United Methodist, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-0001 or visit familyrn.org/event/dragon-dates-paint-and-dip-activity/…
Mary Margaret Sohns Tells Her Story On ‘Today Show’ COOPERSTOWN – Mary Margaret Sohns of Cooperstown, who underwent a heart transplant earlier this year after Lyme Disease damaged hers beyond repair, told her story on a recent edition of “The Today Show” in hopes of inspiring others to educate themselves on Lyme disease. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE…
With New Heart, Life Is Renewed Transplant Gives Cooperstown Woman New Life After Battling Lyme Disease By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In March, after suffering debilitating heart conditions brought on by Lyme Disease six years before, Mary Margaret Sohns had a vision. “I saw a big white box with a ribbon around it,” she said. “And I heard the theme from ‘The Golden Girls’.” Her husband Matt came into the room with the phone in his hand.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 24 Oneonta’s Own ‘Ninja Warrior’ SCREENING – 7 p.m. Watch Oneonta’s own Ninja Warrior Anthony Eardley run the American Ninja Warrior Course on the big screen. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, www.foothillspac.org…
COLUMN • Capitol Perspective NY Has Third Most Lyme Disease Cases By State Sen. JAMES L. SEWARD • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ALBANY – May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and with the number of reported cases in New York rising each year, it is important to arm yourself and your family with the tools to avoid the disease when possible, and detect and treat when necessary. Lyme disease is an infection, caused by bacteria, that is spread by the bite…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Living Healthy Expo HEALTH EXPO – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lectures, panels and presentations on everything from Rabies and Lyme Disease awareness to substance abuse and mental health awareness. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-547-4230, www.LHEOtsego.com…
