For Immediate Release
August 30, 2011
Contact: Margie Rhoden
410-535-0291
Visit Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Monday night, October 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm for a viewing and lively discussion about the film Under Our Skin which is a controversial look at the science and politics of the disease and the personal stories of those whose lives have been affected. A gripping tale of microbes, medicine and money, this movie tells the story of chronic Lyme disease. In the early 1970's, a mysterious ailment was discovered among children living around the town of Lyme, CT. What was first diagnosed as isolated cases of juvenile arthritis eventually became known as Lyme disease, an illness triggered by spiral-shaped bacteria. According to the film, each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head." The Centers for Disease Control agrees that more than 300,000 people may acquire Lyme disease each year. The film tells the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods. From a few doctors who risk their medical licenses, to patients who once led active lives but now can barely walk, the film uncovers a hidden world whose very existence is a subject of controversy among insurers, interns, politicians and patients. For more information, please call Calvert Library at (301) 855-1862 or (410) 535-0291 or visit us online at http://calvert.lib.md.us.
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Robyn Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
phone: 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
fax: 410-535-3022
rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us
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