May 25, 2022 - Harrisburg, PA
Wolf Administration officials from the departments of Health (DOH), Education (PDE), and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced nine student winners of the 2022 Lyme Art Contest to promote awareness of the prevalence of ticks and the types of diseases they carry. "Ticks that cause Lyme disease are found in every county and every green space, even in cities, which is why it is so important to know the proper steps to take, even at a young age, to avoid getting a tick bite," said Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection at the Department of Health. "This art competition offers an opportunity to educate students and their parents on where ticks live and how to prevent getting a tick bite and furthers our commitment to promoting healthy behaviors and preventing diseases in creative ways. This initiative serves as a consistent reminder to check yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks after spending any amount of time outdoors."The Lyme Art Contest was created in 2019 to educate children, scout troops, youth community programs, and their peers about where ticks are found and how to prevent encountering ticks in their habitat. Submissions were received in March 2022 from students in first through sixth grade statewide. All winning artwork will be on display in the capitol building outside the Senate Fountain Area from Wednesday, May 25 through Wednesday, June 8. Speakers in order:Dr. Wendy Braund - Deputy Secretary of Health Preparedness and Community Protection at the PA Dept. of HealthShea Zwerver - Executive Policy Specialist at the Dept. of Conservation and Natural ResourcesBrian Gasper - Division Chief for Instructional Quality at the PA Dept. of Education
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