Don`t Let It Stick: Tick Safety 101

August 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Sponsor Information
NorthWest Bergen Regional Health Commission
Health Officer: Namitha Reddy, MD, HO, MPH
https://nwbrhc.org/
Location
Via Zoom
Contact Information
Alexandra Giordano
201-445-7217
healtheducation@nwbrhc.net
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22401: 1.00 hour(s)
Description
Register for this event at https://tinyurl.com/ckzahac4

Join us for an informative session on tick safety! We`ll provide an overview of tick-borne diseases, prevention strategies for tick bites, how to perform tick checks, and the safe removal of ticks. Participants will also learn to recognize symptoms and understand when to seek medical assistance.
Agenda / Additional Information
Agenda
· Welcome & Introduction
· Overview of Tickborne Diseases
· How to Prevent Tick Bites
· Tick Checks & Safe Removal
· Symptoms & When to Seek Help
· Wrap-Up & Resources
Presenters
Alexandra Giordano, MPH, CHES
Xelenia Depeña, MD, FAAFP- Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
Target Audience(s)
Health Educator
Health Officer
Public Health Planner
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Nurse
Other
Communicable Disease Investigator