M. Joycelyn Elders became the first African American and the second woman to hold the post of Surgeon General when she was sworn in on September 8, 1993. As Surgeon General, Dr. Elders initiated programs to combat youth smoking and teen pregnancy and to increase childhood immunizations. She remains an influential advocate for prenatal care, healthcare reform, women’s health and current treatments for HIV/AIDS.

Dr. Elders has always spoken from her heart on healthcare issues, and, as the distinguished lecturer for the 2009 Raggio Lecture Series, she will address the present and future state of women’s healthcare in America.

7:00 p.m. - Lecture

Hughes-Trigg Theatre

Hughes-Trigg Student Center

3140 Dyer Street

SMU campus

Tickets: $10 each

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