Dr. Christle Nwora (she/her) was born in Dallas, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. During this time, she found community in the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) and dedicated her time towards advocating for marginalized communities on campus. She held senior leadership roles within the campus student government and the MEC which led to working alongside the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on the University of Texas vs Fisher II Supreme Court Case. Dr. Nwora continued her advocacy for marginalized communities and interest in student affairs into medical school. She completed her medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston where she served as the National Chair for the Organization of Student Representatives in Association of American Medical Colleges and created programs centering voices of unrepresented students in medicine.
Dr. Nwora also nurtured her interested in primary care and completed her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins Urban Health program, designed to prepare residents to be physical leaders and advocated within vulnerable urban communities. During her residency, she authored a children’s book (“The Hospital”) designed to demystify the hospital and celebrate all who work in healthcare. She developed a special interest in caring for young people with Sickle Cell Disease and has had additional clinical and research experience in this area.
Dr. Nwora is excited to stay at Johns Hopkins to continue her training as an Adolescent Medicine Fellow. She will continue her research in the care of young people with Sickle Cell Disease and wants a career in medical education focused on student affairs, diversity and equity. She serves as a producer for the Cribsiders (a pediatric medicine podcast) and the treasurer for Black Girl White Coat (mentorship organization for Black and Hispanic women).
The National Medical Association (NMA) is adamantly opposed to ACIP’s recent vote to roll back the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth. This decision undermines decades of proven public health progress and places infants – especially Black newborns, who already bear a disproportionate burden of hepatitis B – at unnecessary and preventable risk.
The science is clear: universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination is safe, effective, and one of the most successful vaccination programs in U.S. history. Rolling it back will increase missed doses, widen gaps in prenatal screening, and deepen existing health inequities in communities that can least afford it.
The NMA will continue to advocate for evidence-based policy, health equity, and protection of our most vulnerable infants.
🔗 Read the full NMA statement here: https://bit.ly/48DHDcq
#NMA #HealthEquity #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #BlackHealthMatters #InfantHealth
The NMA extends our appreciation to Philander Smith University and all who joined today’s Town Hall & Luncheon focused on the health needs of Americans in the Deep South.
We are grateful for the leadership of 126th NMA President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, and the powerful discussions on Medicaid access, violence prevention, rural health, and strengthening our healthcare workforce.
Thank you to the advocates, students, and community partners working to advance health equity across Arkansas and the Deep South. Together, we are making an impact.
#NMA #DeepSouthHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityImpact #PublicHealth #NMALeadership
Join the NMA for an important webinar: “The Rural 50 – Ensuring Access in Rural America”
🗓️ December 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
We’ll explore the impact of the new rural health fund under HR1, current implementation, political focus on rural health, and how YOU can get involved in addressing rural health disparities.
🎙️ Featuring:
• Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD – NMA 126th President
• Sara Singleton – Leavitt Partners
• Kathleen Nolan – Health Management Associates (HMA)
• Susan Ward Jones, MD – CEO, East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t
#NMA #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #PublicHealth
❤️🎄 Holiday Heart Health Awareness
The holiday season brings joy, but also added stress, richer foods, and changes to our routines that can put extra strain on the heart. Black communities already face higher rates of hypertension and heart disease, making heart-healthy habits even more important this time of year.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone to protect their heart this season by:
✔️ Managing stress and prioritizing rest
✔️ Staying active — even short walks count
✔️ Choosing balanced meals and watching salt intake
✔️ Taking medications as prescribed
✔️ Limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking
Your heart deserves care during the holidays, too. 💪🏾❤️
Let’s celebrate the season while safeguarding the health of every heartbeat in our community.
#NMA #HolidayHeartHealth #HeartHealthMatters #HealthEquity #HealthyHolidays #KnowYourNumbers
💉🛡️ National Influenza Vaccination Week
📅 December 1–7, 2025
Flu season is here, and vaccination remains our best defense. Black communities continue to face higher risks of severe flu illness and complications, making prevention critical for protecting our loved ones.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone, especially older adults, pregnant people, young children, and those with chronic health conditions, to get their annual flu shot.
Here’s how you can take action this week:
✔️ Make a flu vaccination appointment for you & your family
✔️ Encourage patients and community members to stay protected
✔️ Share accurate information to combat misinformation
✔️ Stay home if you’re sick and practice healthy habits
Let’s work together to keep our communities strong, healthy, and flu-free this winter. 🧡💪🏾
#NMA #NIVW2025 #FightFlu #FluShotSavesLives #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork
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