New York S04453 authorizes grants for Lyme and tick-borne disease education and designates Lyme and tick-borne disease centers of excellence.

New York S04453 amends the public health law to authorize the commissioner of health to award grants for graduate medical education in Lyme and tick-borne disease. These grants support certified fellowship education programs and may be used for administration, faculty recruitment, start-up costs, and teaching related to Lyme and tick-borne disease. The commissioner also designates organizations as centers for Lyme and tick-borne disease excellence, which provide specialized care, treatment, education, and related services.

New York S04453 authorizes grants for Lyme and tick-borne disease education and designates Lyme and tick-borne disease centers of excellence.

New York S04453 amends the public health law to authorize the commissioner of health to award grants for graduate medical education in Lyme and tick-borne disease. These grants support certified fellowship education programs and may be used for administration, faculty recruitment, start-up costs, and teaching related to Lyme and tick-borne disease. The commissioner also designates organizations as centers for Lyme and tick-borne disease excellence, which provide specialized care, treatment, education, and related services.