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June 08, 2023 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Shapiro Administration Announces Student Winners of Art Competition to Raise Awareness About Ticks, Lyme Disease

Shapiro Administration officials announced 12 student winners of the 2023 How to Prevent a Tick Bite Lyme Art Contest. The contest promotes awareness of the prevalence of ticks and the diseases they carry.

"Spending time outdoors is important for our health," said Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen. "We encourage people to enjoy the outdoors safely. This student art competition offers a hands-on creative opportunity for students and their families to learn how to prevent tick bites, and about Lyme disease. The contest is part of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to promoting healthy behaviors and preventing diseases."

The Lyme Art Contest educates children about where ticks are found, how to prevent tick bites and about the symptoms of and treatment for Lyme disease. Poster and video submissions were received in March 2023 from students in first through sixth grade statewide. Winning artwork will be on display in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building near the cafeteria outside the Senate Fountain Area through June 22.

Speakers Include:
Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen
Executive Deputy Secretary of PA's Department of Education, Angela Fitterer
Executive Policy Specialist at DCNR, Alexandria Bowling



Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Leah Caltumo, 3rd place winner in the third and fourth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Caitlyn Kisner, 1st place winner in the fifth and sixth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Leah Caltumo, 3rd place winner in the third and fourth-grade category; Caitlyn Kisner, 1st place winner in the fifth and sixth-grade category; and Landon Hayes, 1st place winner in the third and fourth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Leah Caltumo, 3rd place winner in the third and fourth-grade category; Caitlyn Kisner, 1st place winner in the fifth and sixth-grade category; and Landon Hayes, 1st place winner in the third and fourth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Caitlyn Kisner, 1st place winner in the fifth and sixth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Leah Caltumo, 3rd place winner in the third and fourth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Landon Hayes, 1st place winner in the third and fourth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, with Caitlyn Kisner, 1st place winner in the fifth and sixth-grade category. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of Education, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of Education, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of Education, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Alexandria Bowling, Executive Policy Specialist at DCNR, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Alexandria Bowling, Executive Policy Specialist at DCNR, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is Alexandria Bowling, Executive Policy Specialist at DCNR, delivering remarks during the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Healths Annual 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. On June 8, 2023, winners of the art competition were announced. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23159_doh_artContest_jp_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>