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Proclamation for Dr. Frank Spencer Royal, Sr. President of the National Medical Association (1981-1982), and Former Chair of the NMA Board of Trustees Whereas, the National Medical Association and its members lost a revered and much loved Past President, Past Chair of the Board of Trustees, and devoted member on February 2, 2026, with the […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and this is a timely reminder for everyone—especially adults over 40, people with a family history of glaucoma, and individuals of African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian ancestry—to schedule a comprehensive eye examination. A full exam should include measurement of eye pressure, careful evaluation of the optic nerve, and, when appropriate, tests […]
National Medical Association Endorses AAP 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule For Immediate Release: January 26, 2026 Statement attributable to: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. 126th President, National Medical Association The physician members and leaders of the National Medical Association (NMA) continue to recommend an evidence-based immunization schedule that protects against 18 diseases and have endorsed the […]
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