The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a roundtable discussion titled Invisible Illness — Leading the Way with Lyme Disease, scheduled for December 15, from 2:00–4:30 PM Eastern Time / 11:00 AM–1:30 PM Pacific Time.

The event will be broadcast live to the public on the HHS YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@HHS/streams

The session will be convened by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with senior HHS leadership, Members of Congress, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and patient advocates.

The roundtable will focus on several topics, including:

• Early detection of Lyme disease
• Coordinated care approaches
• Next-generation diagnostic tools
• Federal priorities for Lyme disease and related chronic conditions

Organizers note that the conversation will highlight the roles of researchers, transparency in decision-making, and patient participation in shaping solutions.

SOURCE: US Department of Health and Human Services