This Public Health Keynote brings together three experts in the field of tick-borne disease prevention in the Northeast to help you enjoy your time outside. Host Sabine Jamal will be joined by Amelia Greiner Safi, Joellen Lampman, and Emily Mader for a panel discussion exploring how the landscape of tick-borne diseases is evolving and how individuals and communities can navigate risk with confidence.
The session will examine efforts across research, surveillance, policy, training, and public communication, connecting these systems to real-world behaviors. Panelists will highlight prevention strategies, approaches to communicating risk, and the infrastructure supporting healthcare professionals and the public, offering practical insight into how people can make informed decisions and take action while continuing to spend time outdoors.
