Minnesota Lyme Association is a nonprofit organization advocating for people with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Every Minnesotan is one tick bite away from the

devastating effects of tick-borne disease.

Our Vision

Minnesota Lyme Association envisions each person affected by Lyme or tick-borne disease leading a healthy and vibrant life.

Our Mission

• To provide a supportive environment for people affected by Lyme and other tick-borne diseases;
• To educate the public and health professionals in the prevention, diagnosis and effective treatment of these diseases.

About Us

• Founded in 2006
• 700+ membership - including 1 chapters -  from around the state

To fulfill our two-fold mission, MLA

• Meets 2nd Tues of every month, White Bear Lake District Center
  
• Hosts monthly support group meetings throughout the state
• Provides credentialed speakers covering a wide range of Lyme-related topics
• Sponsors accredited continuing education courses on tick-borne diseases for physicians and nurses
• Offers scholarships to physicians to attend ILADS phyicican training
  
• Hosts a booth at the Academy of Family Phyicians and other medical conferences to introduce physicians to new Lyme disease information
• Presents information on tick-borne diseases to the public via large-scale events such as Linwood Days, the Minnesota Horse Expo and Warner Nature Center Fall Color Blast, and smaller community-based gatherings
• Accepts speaking invitations from private clubs and organizations
• Collaborates with lawmakers and elected officials on Lyme-friendly legislation
  
• Hosts public screenings of the Oscar-contending documentary "Under Our Skin"

Minnesota Lyme Association

is a 501(c)3 nonprofit 

and a Lyme Disease Association affiliate

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LDA Lyme Conference

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Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Conference June 1st & 2nd

"Minnesota Lyme Association is pleased to support the work of the national non-profit Lyme Disease Association on its 14th annual Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Conference at the University of Minnesota June 1st & 2nd. We want to encourage you to exhibit at this gathering of medical professionals. Follow this link for more information and to register."

“The University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Lyme Disease Association, Inc. on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota is solely that of licensor and licensee.”  

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