Lyme disease cases rise for second straight year across western Pennsylvania

Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.

• Jul 20

Pittsburgh doctor warns about uptick in tick-borne diseases

Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.

• May 19

Pittsburgh woman shares message after Lyme disease diagnosis

A Pittsburgh woman is left forever changed after being diagnosed with Lyme disease.

• Mar 13

Tick bites are causing a spike in ER visits this year. Experts explain why.

Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Jul 11, 2025

Allegheny County's first human case of tickborne Powassan virus diagnosed in child

Powassan virus is still rare, but the number of reported cases has increased over the last few years, according to the CDC.

• Aug 13, 2024

New dashboard tracks prevalence of ticks and Lyme disease in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.

• May 14, 2024

How to spot ticks and get rid of them as warm weather raises risk

Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.

• Apr 23, 2024

Tick season is here: How to protect yourself from bites, Lyme disease

Bella Hadid is the latest celebrity to reveal her experience with Lyme disease. Here's how to protect yourself from ticks, which are sticking around longer thanks to warming temperatures.

• Aug 7, 2023

Lyme disease: Symptoms and how to protect yourself and your pets

Pennsylvania is an annual leader in the number of Lyme disease cases across the county.

• May 16, 2023

Lyme disease: Symptoms and how to protect yourself and your pets

Pennsylvania is an annual leader in the number of Lyme disease cases across the county.

• May 16, 2023