LymeHope is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to education and outreach on the subject of Lyme & related diseases in Canada.
Our current area of focus is with regards to maternal-fetal transmission of Lyme disease with a specific goal of advancing scientific and clinical knowledge in this area by supporting and encouraging collaborative research.
Our Hope for Every Canadian
a) be fully aware of the prevalence, severity and symptoms of Lyme and associated tick-borne infections including the risk of perinatal (mother to baby) transmission b) have access to appropriate and reliable testing c) have access to healthcare professionals who are experienced in making clinical diagnoses of Lyme disease d) have access to patient-centred treatment and individualized care - for all stages of the diseases, whether acute or chronic e) not have to pay out of pocket or seek expertise outside of Canada for medical care.
Disclaimer: LymeHope is dedicated to education and outreach on the subject of Lyme and related diseases in Canada and run by volunteers. We provide free information and support services to patients and caregivers as well as members of the public. The information that LymeHope provides does not replace your relationship with your doctor and in no way is intended to constitute medical advice. The information is for your general use, so be sure to talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or if you have questions about your health. We encourage Internet users to be careful when reviewing any medical information on the internet. We do our best to make sure that the information we provide is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee that it is error-free, complete or up to date. We include links to other organizations in Canada, U.S. and abroad for information purposes but we cannot endorse, recommend, authenticate or be held responsible or liable in any way for any information contained therein. LymeHope is not responsible for the quality of the information or services provided by other organizations and mentioned on lymehope.ca, nor do we endorse any service, product, treatment, medical professional or therapy.
