• Alpha-Gal Syndrome Support Group

    Up Island Council on Aging 1042 State Road, West Tisbury, MA

    Click for the: AG Support Group Flyer 3rd Thursday of each month from 5-6PM Join our Alpha-Gal Support Group for a welcoming space to connect with others who understand the challenges of managing food allergies, lifestyle changes, and ongoing health concerns related to Alpha-Gal. Peer Support & Shared Experiences Education & Coping Strategies Resources for […]

  • Public Health Lunch and Learn: Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program

    Chilmark Library 522 S Rd, Chilmark, MA, United States

    Join the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program for an hour-long Lunch & Learn focused on practical strategies to prevent tick bites and stay safe outdoors. This session will cover what’s working right now on Martha’s Vineyard, along with time for questions about tick-borne diseases and Alpha-gal syndrome.

    Free
  • Ticks on the Vineyard: What we Know w/ Lea Hamner

    Virtual

    A virtual series hosted by Martha's Vineyard Museum with speakers from the Martha's Vineyard Tick Program, clinical care, and Tick Free MV. The final session will be an in-person panel of all speakers.

    $10
  • Ticked Off: Public Health’s Role in Understanding and Tracking Alpha-Gal Syndrome

    Aquinnah Public Library 1 Church St, Aquinnah, MA, United States

    Ticked Off: Public Health’s Role in Understanding and Tracking Alpha-Gal Syndrome Join Lea Hamner, epidemiologist with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program, for a conversation about the growing public health response to Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick-associated condition now designated as a reportable disease in Massachusetts. Lea will explain what this shift means for disease tracking, […]