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LymeDisease.org is the largest communications network for Lyme disease and the most trusted source of information by patients. We put patients at the center and drive health care policy and science from the inside out. We believe in the importance of patient involvement at all levels of decision-making. Patients must have a voice whenever policymakers make decisions about Lyme disease.
The American Lyme Disease Foundation (ALDF) is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease which, in the U.S., has been defined historically as a tick-borne bacterial infection caused by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto.
The Foundation plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to the public, medical community and government agencies about Lyme disease and its effects on human health and quality of life.
ILADS is a 501(c)6 nonprofit, international and multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and associated diseases. ILADS promotes advanced understanding of Lyme and associated diseases through educational programming, collaboration, and research. We support physicians, scientists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the standard of care for Lyme and associated diseases.
In accordance with our mission, our strategic goals are to:
Improve physician and healthcare provider understanding of Lyme and associated diseases
Review, develop and implement clinical research programs that improve the management of Lyme and associated diseases
Advance the standards of care for Lyme and associated diseases; and
Review, develop and implement programs, including educational materials and protocols, to support healthcare providers in treating Lyme and associated diseases