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SUMMARY:Tick Talk Thursdays on Zoom\, 12-1pm
DESCRIPTION:Tick Talk: Community Q&A with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program\n						Description:Tick science can be complicated—but getting answers shouldn’t be.\nThe Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program is hosting weekly open office hours as a space for the community to ask questions\, share experiences\, and learn more about ticks\, tick-borne diseases\, and Alpha-gal syndrome. \nThese sessions are informal\, conversational\, and grounded in local experience and public health science. If we don’t have an answer on the spot\, we’ll help find it. \nDrop in anytime—whether you have one question or many. \n*Note that individual medical advice will not be provided. Please consult your medical provider if you have questions about your own health.\n\n\n\nRegister at the Vineyard Haven Library Events Calendar. The same Zoom link will be used each Thursday.\n\nThis event will run on Thursdays from April 30 – May 28\, 2026\, 12pm-1pm.
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/tick-talk-thursdays-on-zoom-12-1pm-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Public Health,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ticks on the Vineyard: What we Know w/ Aubrey Ryan
DESCRIPTION:Ticks on the Vineyard: What We Know\n						Hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum \nTicks have become an everyday part of life on Martha’s Vineyard—but understanding how they move\, how risk is changing\, and what actually helps can still feel uncertain. This updated online lecture series brings together local experts in public health\, medicine\, ecology\, and community prevention to share the latest information about ticks on the Island—and how that knowledge can help us make informed decisions outdoors. \nAcross the series\, speakers explore ticks from multiple perspectives\, including changing environmental patterns\, emerging health conditions\, clinical care\, and community-based prevention strategies. Each program is designed to translate evolving science into clear\, practical information grounded in local experience. \nThis series is intended for residents\, outdoor workers\, families\, healthcare providers\, and anyone seeking reliable\, Island-specific insight into tick-borne disease. The goal is not fear\, but understanding—because informed awareness remains one of the most effective tools we have. \n————————- \nSingle speaker events are virtual\, on Zoom\, from 5:00-6:00pm. The final event is an in-person panel of all speakers at Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Admission is $10 per event\, or $50 for the full series.Full series details available on the Martha’s Vineyard Museum here: https://mvmuseum.org/events/ticks-on-the-vineyard-series/ \n————————- \n\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 29The Changing Tick Landscape: Prevention & Practical StepsSpeaker: Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program and Public Health Biologist with the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration.Public health biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds shares the latest data on tick activity across the Island and practical steps for prevention. \nMay 7Ticked Off: Public Health’s Role in Understanding and Tracking Alpha-Gal SyndromeSpeaker: Lea Hamner\, MPH\, Epidemiologist with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick ProgramLearn how Alpha-Gal Syndrome is tracked and understood in public health\, and what new reporting means for the Vineyard. \nMay 14Alpha-gal Syndrome: What You Need to Know (and How to Cook for It!)Speaker: Led by Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, MS\, PA-C\, a clinician and educator with more than 17 years of emergency room experience.A clinician and local chef explore Alpha-Gal Syndrome\, offering medical insight and practical cooking strategies. \nMay 21TICK FREE MV: What the Aerial Deer Survey Reveals About TicksSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Executive Director of TICK FREE MVExplore results from the Island’s aerial deer survey and what they reveal about tick populations and disease risk. \nMay 26LIVE & IN PERSON – The Tick Panel: What’s New\, What’s True\, and How to Stay SafeSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Chef Gina StanleyA panel of local experts shares the latest updates on ticks\, prevention\, and Alpha-Gal\, with audience Q&A. \n  \n 
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/ticks-on-the-vineyard-what-we-know-w-aubrey-ryan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Martha's Vineyard,Public Health,Ticks,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha's Vineyard Museum":MAILTO:info@mvmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
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SUMMARY:Tick Talk Thursdays on Zoom\, 12-1pm
DESCRIPTION:Tick Talk: Community Q&A with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program\n						Description:Tick science can be complicated—but getting answers shouldn’t be.\nThe Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program is hosting weekly open office hours as a space for the community to ask questions\, share experiences\, and learn more about ticks\, tick-borne diseases\, and Alpha-gal syndrome. \nThese sessions are informal\, conversational\, and grounded in local experience and public health science. If we don’t have an answer on the spot\, we’ll help find it. \nDrop in anytime—whether you have one question or many. \n*Note that individual medical advice will not be provided. Please consult your medical provider if you have questions about your own health.\n\n\n\nRegister at the Vineyard Haven Library Events Calendar. The same Zoom link will be used each Thursday.\n\nThis event will run on Thursdays from April 30 – May 28\, 2026\, 12pm-1pm.
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/tick-talk-thursdays-on-zoom-12-1pm-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Public Health,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Haven Library":MAILTO:lshick@clamsnet.org
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SUMMARY:Ticks on the Vineyard: What we Know w/ Virginia Barbatti
DESCRIPTION:Ticks on the Vineyard: What We Know\n						Hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum \nTicks have become an everyday part of life on Martha’s Vineyard—but understanding how they move\, how risk is changing\, and what actually helps can still feel uncertain. This updated online lecture series brings together local experts in public health\, medicine\, ecology\, and community prevention to share the latest information about ticks on the Island—and how that knowledge can help us make informed decisions outdoors. \nAcross the series\, speakers explore ticks from multiple perspectives\, including changing environmental patterns\, emerging health conditions\, clinical care\, and community-based prevention strategies. Each program is designed to translate evolving science into clear\, practical information grounded in local experience. \nThis series is intended for residents\, outdoor workers\, families\, healthcare providers\, and anyone seeking reliable\, Island-specific insight into tick-borne disease. The goal is not fear\, but understanding—because informed awareness remains one of the most effective tools we have. \n————————- \nSingle speaker events are virtual\, on Zoom\, from 5:00-6:00pm. The final event is an in-person panel of all speakers at Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Admission is $10 per event\, or $50 for the full series.Full series details available on the Martha’s Vineyard Museum here: https://mvmuseum.org/events/ticks-on-the-vineyard-series/ \n————————- \n\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 29The Changing Tick Landscape: Prevention & Practical StepsSpeaker: Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program and Public Health Biologist with the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration.Public health biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds shares the latest data on tick activity across the Island and practical steps for prevention. \nMay 7Ticked Off: Public Health’s Role in Understanding and Tracking Alpha-Gal SyndromeSpeaker: Lea Hamner\, MPH\, Epidemiologist with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick ProgramLearn how Alpha-Gal Syndrome is tracked and understood in public health\, and what new reporting means for the Vineyard. \nMay 14Alpha-gal Syndrome: What You Need to Know (and How to Cook for It!)Speaker: Led by Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, MS\, PA-C\, a clinician and educator with more than 17 years of emergency room experience.A clinician and local chef explore Alpha-Gal Syndrome\, offering medical insight and practical cooking strategies. \nMay 21TICK FREE MV: What the Aerial Deer Survey Reveals About TicksSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Executive Director of TICK FREE MVExplore results from the Island’s aerial deer survey and what they reveal about tick populations and disease risk. \nMay 26LIVE & IN PERSON – The Tick Panel: What’s New\, What’s True\, and How to Stay SafeSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Chef Gina StanleyA panel of local experts shares the latest updates on ticks\, prevention\, and Alpha-Gal\, with audience Q&A. \n  \n 
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/ticks-on-the-vineyard-what-we-know-w-virginia-barbatti/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Martha's Vineyard,Public Health,Ticks,Virtual
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CREATED:20260420T180625Z
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SUMMARY:Ticks on the Vineyard: What we Know\, In-Person Panel
DESCRIPTION:Ticks on the Vineyard: What We Know\n						Hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum \nTicks have become an everyday part of life on Martha’s Vineyard—but understanding how they move\, how risk is changing\, and what actually helps can still feel uncertain. This updated online lecture series brings together local experts in public health\, medicine\, ecology\, and community prevention to share the latest information about ticks on the Island—and how that knowledge can help us make informed decisions outdoors. \nAcross the series\, speakers explore ticks from multiple perspectives\, including changing environmental patterns\, emerging health conditions\, clinical care\, and community-based prevention strategies. Each program is designed to translate evolving science into clear\, practical information grounded in local experience. \nThis series is intended for residents\, outdoor workers\, families\, healthcare providers\, and anyone seeking reliable\, Island-specific insight into tick-borne disease. The goal is not fear\, but understanding—because informed awareness remains one of the most effective tools we have. \n————————- \nSingle speaker events are virtual\, on Zoom\, from 5:00-6:00pm. The final event is an in-person panel of all speakers at Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Admission is $10 per event\, or $50 for the full series.Full series details available on the Martha’s Vineyard Museum here: https://mvmuseum.org/events/ticks-on-the-vineyard-series/ \n————————- \n\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 29The Changing Tick Landscape: Prevention & Practical StepsSpeaker: Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program and Public Health Biologist with the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration.Public health biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds shares the latest data on tick activity across the Island and practical steps for prevention. \nMay 7Ticked Off: Public Health’s Role in Understanding and Tracking Alpha-Gal SyndromeSpeaker: Lea Hamner\, MPH\, Epidemiologist with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick ProgramLearn how Alpha-Gal Syndrome is tracked and understood in public health\, and what new reporting means for the Vineyard. \nMay 14Alpha-gal Syndrome: What You Need to Know (and How to Cook for It!)Speaker: Led by Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, MS\, PA-C\, a clinician and educator with more than 17 years of emergency room experience.A clinician and local chef explore Alpha-Gal Syndrome\, offering medical insight and practical cooking strategies. \nMay 21TICK FREE MV: What the Aerial Deer Survey Reveals About TicksSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Executive Director of TICK FREE MVExplore results from the Island’s aerial deer survey and what they reveal about tick populations and disease risk. \nMay 26LIVE & IN PERSON – The Tick Panel: What’s New\, What’s True\, and How to Stay SafeSpeaker: Virginia Barbatti\, Aubrey Stimola-Ryan\, Patrick Roden-Reynolds\, Chef Gina StanleyA panel of local experts shares the latest updates on ticks\, prevention\, and Alpha-Gal\, with audience Q&A. \n  \n 
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/ticks-on-the-vineyard-what-we-know-in-person-panel/
LOCATION:Martha’s Vineyard Museum\, 151 Lagoon Pond Road\, Vineyard Haven\, MA\, 02568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Martha's Vineyard,Public Health,Ticks,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Tick Talk Thursdays on Zoom\, 12-1pm
DESCRIPTION:Tick Talk: Community Q&A with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program\n						Description:Tick science can be complicated—but getting answers shouldn’t be.\nThe Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program is hosting weekly open office hours as a space for the community to ask questions\, share experiences\, and learn more about ticks\, tick-borne diseases\, and Alpha-gal syndrome. \nThese sessions are informal\, conversational\, and grounded in local experience and public health science. If we don’t have an answer on the spot\, we’ll help find it. \nDrop in anytime—whether you have one question or many. \n*Note that individual medical advice will not be provided. Please consult your medical provider if you have questions about your own health.\n\n\n\nRegister at the Vineyard Haven Library Events Calendar. The same Zoom link will be used each Thursday.\n\nThis event will run on Thursdays from April 30 – May 28\, 2026\, 12pm-1pm.
URL:https://islandspublichealth.com/event/tick-talk-thursdays-on-zoom-12-1pm-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alpha Gal,Events,Public Health,Virtual
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