Coffey Health System

It’s prime tick season, and a single bite can now lead to a serious, potentially life-threatening allergy and tickborne disease called Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS), sometimes known as “red meat allergy” or “tick bite meat allergy.” People with AGS can have a serious allergic response, such as difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis, after eating red meat or other products that contain alpha-gal.

Join us on Friday, July 31, to learn more with Physician Assistant Paige Meats at Coffey County Hospital. The presentation begins at noon in Allen Woods 2 Conference Room. While the event and meal are free, pre-registration is requested for an accurate headcount. To reserve a seat, please call (620) 364-4507 or scroll down to register online.

Participants will learn about the transmission of AGS, its signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, foods patients should avoid, and advances in treatment options.

Meats is Coffey Health System's newest primary care provider. She will be based at Gridley Medical Center beginning in August.

The Lunch and Learn series is a community service of Coffey Health System, dedicated to providing wellness education and transparent communication to the residents of Coffey County and the surrounding areas.

Event Details:

• What: CHS Lunch & Learn Series
• When: Friday, July 31 | 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Allen Woods 2 Conference Room, Coffey County Hospital
• Cost: Free (includes meal)

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