May 16, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA
Shapiro Administration officials from the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP) announced 29 student winners of the 2024 "Protect. Check. Remove. Lyme Disease Student Art Competition." The contest promotes awareness of the prevalence of ticks and encourages people to enjoy the great outdoors safely. "Spending time outdoors is important for our health, and we encourage Pennsylvanians to enjoy the outdoors safely as often as possible," said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "This student art competition offers a hands-on, creative opportunity for students and their families to learn how to prevent tick bites and Lyme disease. The contest is part of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to promoting healthy behaviors and preventing diseases." List of Speakers:Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra BogenDEP Deputy Secretary for Field Operations, John RyderDCNR Executive Policy Specialist, Ali Bowling
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