Yolanda Lawson M.D, F.A.C.O.G., 124th President of the National Medical Association has 20 years of clinical practice expertise in Women’s Health and healthcare leadership. Recently she has joined HealthCare Services Corp as Executive Medical Director, Maternal Infant Health and is responsible for leading high profile priority initiatives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
She founded MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas, Texas, and is an Associate Attending at Baylor University Medical Center. She is the medical director of Abounding Prosperity, a community-based organization that addresses HIV disparities in target, Black communities and Principal investigator for the Eboni study researching HIV prevention in Black women.
She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, member of the Texas Medical Association where she serves on the Physician Health and Wellness committee, and she is a delegate for the Dallas County Medical Society and serves on the Political Action committee.
Dr. Lawson is a staunch advocate for physicians and the patients they serve. Her tireless efforts and strategic approach are a testament to her commitment as a women’s health advocate and her relentless pursuit to end health disparities. Her unique combination of business acumen, leadership, and genuine care has propelled her career and transformed opportunities into significant contributions to medicine and her community.
🩺 From Legislation to Implementation: Navigating Medicaid’s Next Chapter
Medicaid is a lifeline for millions, but what comes next? At the NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), leading experts and policymakers will unpack Medicaid’s future, exploring the challenges and opportunities ahead.
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Senator Vincent Hughes
🔹 Leo Cuello, JD – Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
🔹 Adimika Arthur, MPH
Moderated by Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP
This conversation is critical for the future of healthcare access and equity — don’t miss it!
Register now: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
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🩺 Diabetes Care and the Cost of Amputation: A Health Economic Case for Limb Salvage
Amputations related to diabetes disproportionately affect Black communities, with devastating health and economic consequences. At the NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), our expert panel will address the urgent need for better care, advocacy, and solutions.
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM
🔹 Leslie S. Jones, MD – American Medical Association
🔹 Foluso Fakorede, MD – CEO, CVSCM & Fusion Vascular
🔹 Rep. Monica McIver
Moderated by Alyson K. Myers, MD
This is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.
Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
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Innovation is the key to building a more equitable future in healthcare.
At the NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), join us for a powerful session on: “Harnessing Innovation to Drive Inclusion, Equity, and Access”
September 24, 2025 | 📍 Washington, DC
🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Rick Kittles, MD – Morehouse School of Medicine
🔹 Yusuf Henriques – Founder & CEO, Indygenus Bio / PhD Student, Howard University
🔹 Erika Dillard, MD, PhD
🔹 Andre Ford – CEO of Dula
Moderated by Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA – CEO, Vituity
This is where thought leaders, innovators, and advocates come together to create solutions that matter. Don’t miss it.
Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
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🚨 We’re kicking off the NMA Professional Development Series (PDS) with an incredible lineup of leaders delivering the Welcome & Opening Remarks! This is an event you don't want to miss!
🎤 Speakers include:
🔹 Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., 126th President, National Medical Association
🔹 Mrs. Mavis James, President, Auxiliary to the NMA
🔹 Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA, Executive Director, NMA
🔹 Danielle Turnipseed, Association of American Medical Colleges
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
Don't miss the conversations shaping the future of healthcare justice.
Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
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The National Medical Association proudly celebrates and honors the extraordinary contributions of Black men physicians across the country.
From breaking barriers and mentoring future generations to providing compassionate care and advancing health equity, these leaders embody excellence in medicine and service to the community.
We see you. We honor you. We thank you.
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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