Dr. Chidimma Acholonu is the current Chair and Trustee for the Post-Graduate Section of the NMA. She is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC. She completed her pediatric residency at University of Chicago where she also served as Chief Resident before transitioning to fellowship. She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine where she was actively involved with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and continues to work closely with medical students through SNMA. Beyond her clinical fellowship, Dr. Acholonu serves as the Communication Chair for the Section on Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion for the AAP and is a current scholar for the Emergency Medical Service for Children (EMSC) program, where she is working to optimize best practices for utilizing security and law enforcement in emergency department spaces through a trauma-informed lens. Prior to matriculating to medical school, Dr. Acholonu earned her Master of Public Health degree from George Washington University, with a concentration in Community-Oriented Primary Care and afterwards continued to work in the school health sector, through health education, health promotion and capacity building, with Chicago, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Alexandria public schools. Dr. Acholonu is passionate about building and reinforcing a diverse physician pipeline and is excited to engage trainees and early-career physicians in the work of the National Medical Association throughout her term.
Dr. Damali Campbell, Region I Trustee of the National Medical Association (NMA) and the head of the Medical Society of New Jersey, has been featured in NJ PBS’ “Price of Silence: The Search for Freedom in New Jersey,” a historical documentary that dives into the story of the Great Migration. It also notably features Dr. John A. Kenney, president of the NMA in 1912 and founder of the NMA Journal.
If you are based in New Jersey, and would like to tune in, the documentary will air on NJ PBS tonight at 8 p.m. EST.
#NMA #PDS #region1 #documentary
📢 NMA Fireside Chat: Protecting Access, Preserving Equity
Join us for an engaging and timely Fireside Chat as we explore the potential impacts of proposed healthcare program cuts in the new Congress, with a particular focus on Medicaid.
📅 February 19, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual Event
This critical discussion will examine how these policy changes could exacerbate health disparities and worsen health outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities.
Featured Speakers:
🔹 Rev. Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr. – NMA President-Elect, President, Howard University
🔹 Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH – President/CEO, America’s Essential Hospitals
💡 Be part of this essential conversation and advocate for health equity.
🔗 Register now: https://bitl.to/3xmM
#NMAFiresideChat #HealthEquity #Medicaid #HealthcareAccess #NMA
✨ Celebrating Excellence in Community Service! ✨
The National Medical Association proudly congratulates Dr. Richard Allen Williams, President of the Minority Health Institute, on his induction into the Los Angeles Hall of Fame! 🎉🏆
Dr. Williams, pictured front row, far right, joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other esteemed honorees at City Hall on February 7, 2025, recognized for their exceptional commitment to community service.
His dedication to advancing minority health and medical equity continues to inspire us all! 🙌🏾👏🏾
#NMADoctors #LAHallOfFame #HealthEquity #CommunityImpact #BlackExcellence
📢 Join the Conversation on Health Equity!
The National Medical Association invites you to an engaging Fireside Chat exploring the critical impacts of proposed Medicaid cuts on health equity.
🗓 Date: February 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM ET
🎤 Speakers:
• Rev. Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr. – NMA President-Elect, President of Howard University
• Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH – President/CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals
This discussion will tackle how these policy changes could deepen health disparities and worsen outcomes for marginalized communities. Don’t miss this crucial conversation!
Register now: https://bitl.to/3xmM
Together, let’s work to protect access and preserve equity in healthcare!
#HealthEquity #MedicaidCuts #FiresideChat #NMA
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from the National Medical Association!
This Valentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate love and care—not just for others, but also for ourselves. February is Heart Month, and there’s no better time to show your heart some love by prioritizing your health.
Make this month about small but impactful steps like eating heart-healthy meals, staying active, and managing stress. Loving yourself means loving your heart! 💓
Tag someone you care about and remind them to prioritize their health today and every day. Together, let’s lead with love and wellness.
#ValentinesDay #HeartHealth #NMAFamily #HealthyHeartHealthyYou
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