Inaugural HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit

Secretary Becerra joined the inaugural HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit, celebrated Morehouse’s incoming med school class, and highlighted wildfire safety findings. [Banner]( Good afternoon. This week, Secretary Becerra gave the opening remarks at the inaugural HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit, addressed the incoming class at Morehouse School of Medicine, and released important research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health regarding the impact of wildfire smoke. [icon of circles] The Week in Review Here's what the Secretary's been up to over the last week: [The Week in Review 1 - Image]( [Wildfire Smoke Exposure]( On Monday, Secretary Becerra shared a landmark Hazard Review from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health regarding the impact of wildfire smoke on outdoor workers. [Learn more →]( [The Week in Review 2 - Image]( [Welcome Morehouse’s Newest Medical Students]( On Saturday, Secretary Becerra gave the keynote address at Morehouse School of Medicine’s 40th convocation ceremony, welcoming the newest class of students with a timely address about health equity. [See photos →]( [icon calendar] Featured Event [HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit]( When: September 24, 2024 On Tuesday, HHS hosted its inaugural HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit, where Secretary Becerra gave the opening address and participated in an exclusive fireside chat with Wunmi Mosaku, star of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” about how sickle cell disease affected her reproductive health journey. [Read more from the Summit →]( Follow Secretary Becerra on social media: [LikedIn]( [X]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 [HHS.gov]( [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](