Join Lyme Connection in welcoming Ross Douthat to the Ridgefield Library on Thursday!

Join Lyme Connection in welcoming Ross Douthat to the Ridgefield Library to discuss his book, The Deep Places, on Thursday, May 25th 7:00-8:30pm.

Douthat, a New York Times opinion columnist and author, will discuss his battle with a devastating sickness, ultimately diagnosed as a chronic form of Lyme disease. In The Deep Places, Ross details the struggles faced by many Lyme patients as they seek a proper diagnosis and appropriate medical care—and explores the controversies that surround these insidious tick-borne diseases. During his journey, Douthat discovers the many pitfalls of modern medicine, as well as the strength and courage needed to reclaim his health.

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Lyme Connection is a unique community-based organization, founded by families impacted by tickborne disease. Lyme Connection began as the Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force (RLDTF) in 2003. This committee was established by First Selectman Rudy Marconi in response to the growing incidence of Lyme disease in Fairfield County.

We offer BLAST prevention programming as well as patient support services and educational events. Lyme patients and their families benefit from our free monthly support groups, seminars, annual conference and health fairs. Medical and mental health providers take part in the professional programs Lyme Connection offers to improve patient care.

Run by caring individuals who have directly experienced the impact of tickborne diseases, our organization understands the essential role wellness activities and educational resources play in recovery.  We connect people to the fellow patients and professionals who can help make what is often a lonely and complicated experience less daunting.

Thousands of patients have turned to us for information and support since the group was created in 2003 as the Town of Ridgefield's Lyme Disease Task Force. We welcome your questions, donations and participation. Our mission is to make the community a healthier place by preventing tick-borne diseases and supporting patients and their families throughout their illness. Learn more at https://lymeconnection.org/.