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May 21, 2025 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHubert H. Humphrey Building200 Independence Ave., S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Workforce reductions at HHS Dear […]
The National Medical Association (NMA) urges all members, healthcare advocates, and community leaders to stand vigilant as a critical federal committee hearing convenes tomorrow, May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM […]
NMA Statement on Congressional Policymakers’ Proposals to Slash Medicaid Two New Proposals Could Result In Thousands of Avoidable Deaths For Immediate Release: [April 29, 2025] Republican lawmakers are considering two […]
For Immediate Release: [April 1, 2025] Layoffs in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began this week as part of the Trump administration’s plan to cut 10,000 jobs. […]
The Vaccine Talk: �What Parents Want to Know - August 5, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
As questions about childhood vaccinations continue to rise, especially among Black parents, this town hall brings together a powerful coalition of Black medical experts, clergy, and community leaders to provide honest, science-based, and empathetic answers.
With featured voices, this session will address your most pressing concerns around vaccines, medical trust, and protecting our children.
Let’s make informed choices together. We encourage you to watch, share, and engage. WATCH LIVE on August 5, 2025, here: https://www.facebook.com/BlackDoctor.org/live
The NMA is proud to share that 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., will be speaking at the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Awards Ceremony during the 2025 NPhA/SNPhA Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio!
🗓️ Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM ET
📍 Cincinnati, OH
This year’s theme, “In Sync, In Service”, celebrates the powerful partnership between NPhA and SNPhA in advancing access, equity, and community-centered care. For more information, please visit: https://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/snpha-NC
#NMADocs #NPhA2025 #SNPhA #HealthEquity #InSyncInService #BlackHealthMatters #RogerMitchellMD #PharmacyLeadership #CommunityCare #NMAAdvocates
A Special Message from NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD
As we mark the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we are reminded of the pivotal role these programs have played in expanding access to care and saving lives. For the National Medical Association, this milestone is not just a reflection of policy; it is a reflection of purpose.
Since our founding in 1895, the NMA has been on the front lines of the fight for equitable healthcare. We advocated for the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, understanding then, as we do now, that access to quality care is a fundamental right, not a privilege. These programs were born out of the same commitment to justice that defines our legacy.
Yet, we must acknowledge that the promise of these programs remains unfulfilled for too many. Health equity is not a side conversation, it is the conversation. In this moment, as we face widening disparities and threats to coverage for millions, our mission is more urgent than ever.
Let us honor the past by fighting for the future. Let us keep equity at the center of everything we do.
#Medicare60 #Medicaid60 #HealthEquity #NMADocs #RogerMitchellMD #BlackHealthMatters #NMAAdvocates #HealthcareJustice #LegacyInAction
TUNE IN TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 30, at 7:00 PM ET to Roland Martin Unfiltered to hear NMA 126th President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. discuss:
🩺 The 60th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid
⚠️ The urgent threat of 17 million people losing coverage
This is a must-watch conversation on health equity, justice, and protecting care for our communities.
📺 Watch LIVE on your platform of choice:
🔗 YouTube: youtube.com/user/rolandsmartin
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/rolandsmartinfanpage
🔗 Black Star Network: blackstarnetwork.com
#Medicare60 #Medicaid60 #HealthEquity #NMADocs #BlackHealthMatters #RogerMitchellMD #RolandMartinUnfiltered #NMAAdvocates #HealthcareJustice
WATCH: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. honors the legacy of Medicare & Medicaid
As we mark six decades of the Medicare & Medicaid program, NMA President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. reflects on the National Medical Association’s pivotal role in shaping healthcare policy and fighting for equity and access since the very beginning.
From advocacy to action, the NMA has stood at the forefront of justice for Black patients and physicians, and we’re still leading the charge.
Join us as we celebrate progress and continue pushing for healthcare justice in America.
#Medicare60 #Medicaid60 #NMAAdvocates #HealthcareJustice #BlackHealthMatters #NMADocs #HealthEquity #PolicyAndProgress #RogerMitchellMD
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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