Episode 512: LIVE from ILADS: Kristina Petterson Bauer - Lyme Advocacy in Texas

Join us for a special LIVE episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, where we sit down with Kristina Petterson Bauer, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Lyme Alliance. Kristina shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, her work advocating for congenital and pediatric Lyme patients, and the critical need for better medical education and legislative action in Texas.

Key topics include:

• Lyme Disease in Texas: Challenging the misconception that Lyme disease isn’t prevalent in the state and advocating for improved surveillance and medical education.
• Kristina’s Personal Journey: Misdiagnosed for 32 years, Kristina and her four congenital Lyme children have battled and overcome Lyme disease.
• Texas Lyme Alliance’s Mission: Supporting research, increasing awareness, and fighting for legislative change to improve Lyme patient care.
• Advocacy & Legislation: Kristina’s role as Texas State Lead for the Center for Lyme Action, pushing for increased federal Lyme disease funding.
• Integrative Healing & Patient Support: How Kristina’s background in nutrition, yoga, Reiki, and holistic wellness plays a role in Lyme recovery.
• Empowering the Community: The importance of education, patient resources, and legislative efforts in the fight against Lyme disease.

This episode is packed with powerful insights into the challenges Lyme patients face and the tireless work of advocates like Kristina Bauer to improve access to care and raise awareness.

Resources & Links:

• Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org
• Learn more about Kristina Petterson Bauer & Texas Lyme Alliance: txlymealliance.org/our-team
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