Flyer: Lobby Day May 18, 2004
LYME DISEASE PATIENTS:

YOUR ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE MEDICAL CARE
IS IN SERIOUS DANGER

What would you do if your Lyme doctor lost his or her license and no other doctor would treat your chronic Lyme disease?

As frightening and unbelievable as this might sound, it has already happened to Lyme disease patients in other parts of the country. It can soon happen in New York State, if we do not fight for our right to treatment.

The New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) the medical disciplining agency of the Department of Health has harassed MOST Lyme disease doctors in New York State who are willing to treat Lyme disease with more than the very short term cookbook treatment.

TWO - THIRDS of those Lyme doctors have been targeted for investigations which can lead to revocation of their medical licenses.

The climate of fear created by this persecution has discouraged physicians all over the country from treating Lyme disease.

NEW YORKERS:

JOIN US IN ALBANY ON TUESDAY MAY 18TH WITH
YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. LET'S URGE THE NY LEGISLATURE
TO STOP STATE HARASSMENT OF LYME DOCTORS.

LOBBY FOR PASSAGE OF TWO BILLS THAT WILL PROTECT OUR PHYSICIANS' ABILITY TO TREAT US.

1) OPMC REFORM BILL (S5221) which will give ALL physicians much needed DUE PROCESS to protect themselves from unjust prosecution by the OPMC.

2) BILL A7365a which specifically prohibits the legislature from targeting doctors solely because of their treatment of Lyme disease.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED.    PLEASE JOIN US!!!

ADVANCE SIGN-UP IS NECESSARY.
To sign up and get more information:

    PHONE OR EMAIL:
    1) In Westchester:     Call Dawn at 917-319-2591; Email dmwilson7@yahoo.com
    2) In NYC:     Call Bob at 718-332-9082 or 917-363-4162; Email Bob2221m@aol.com
    3) On Long Island:     Call Anna at 631-331-3940; Email anna007@optonline.net
    4) In Dutchess:    Call Lia at the Hudson Valley LDA 845-486-7099; Email HVLDA@aol.com
    5) All Other Areas:    Call Ellen at 212-799-2554; Email ellenluba@yahoo.com

Thank you,
Voices of Lyme


FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION, SEE:
** www.lymeinfo.net/opmc.html **
** www.healthlobby.com **