Damali Campbell Oparaji ( she /her/ella)
Dr. Campbell is a physician board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addiction Medicine. For over two decades, she has found joy and satisfaction in offering quality health care and improving the care for women in underserved areas.
She is a proud graduate of New York City public schools and the Bronx High School of Science, and she attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She obtained her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. She is also a partner/wife to Anthony also a physician and mother of two teenagers 19and 13-year-olds (Nia and Emeka).
She embraces the challenging work needed to address health disparities with a focus on urban communities, including those in which she has worked in Jersey City, Paterson, and Newark, NJ. Her special interests include broadening health literacy, addressing social determinants of health, and bias and stigma in medicine. She has spearheaded several programs focused on community medical and holistic wellness for example implementing Centering Pregnancy at our academic medical center and co-leading the College of American Pathology (CAP) grant-sponsored free cervical and breast cancer screening program for uninsured women. She is also the physician who led NJ’s safety net medical center to be the first hospital in Essex County to achieve the Baby-Friendly Designation. In addition to a focus on addressing social determinants of health for women her clinical practice, she sees and manages women who are pregnant with addiction and manages both the pregnancy and the medical aspects of their addiction.
She has been a committee member of the NJ Maternal Mortality Review Committee and is a member of the inaugural NJ Maternal Infant Health Innovation Authority.
She has been a member of the New Jersey Medical Association (NJMA) since 2011 and was reunited with the NMA (National Medical Association) having first been introduced as medical student She became president of NJMA in 2018 and Region 1 trustee in 2022 and has been involved in the membership and grants committee.
Her happy place is among community members, answering questions and ensuring they have a good understanding of their condition, questions they can ask their providers, and knowledge of how to advocate for themselves and navigate the healthcare space. She has experience with patient-centered, multidisciplinary, and solution-driven projects that impact patient care and experiences.
The National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to share the Second World Congress on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, a hybrid event bringing together health professionals and leaders from around the world to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time: racial and ethnic health inequities.
📅 January 27–31, 2026
This event is designed to unite experts, advocates, and changemakers to discuss health disparities and explore real solutions to drive equity forward.
✅ Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/b5f50d2b-37a1-427a-9710-b95becb9e9a6/summary
Let’s keep pushing toward a future where quality healthcare is accessible for every community, everywhere.
#NMA #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #RacialEquity #PublicHealth #HealthcareJustice #EquityInMedicine #BlackDoctors #PhysicianLeadership #GlobalHealth
Join us in Washington, DC for the 2026 Health Disparities Symposium, a powerful two-day convening focused on bridging gaps in chronic disease care and advancing health equity through education, research, and policy-driven dialogue.
📅 January 23–24, 2026
📍 Howard University Hospital | W. Lester Henry Towers Auditorium
🎓 CME Credit Available
✅ Free to attend
Presented by the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute, in collaboration with Howard University Hospital, and supported by the American Diabetes Association, this symposium brings together physicians, trainees, researchers, public health professionals, healthcare leaders, and community advocates.
Event Highlights
• Friday, Jan 23: Opening Reception & Fireside Chat on healthcare disparities in chronic disease management
• Saturday, Jan 24: Educational Symposium - Bridging the Gap: Advancing Equity in Education, Research, and Healthcare
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/2026HDEvent
#HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #BridgingTheGap #NMA #CobbInstitute #HowardUniversityHospital #CME #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease #HealthcareLeadership
The National Medical Association is proud to celebrate Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President, as the 2026 African Americans in Medicine Honoree at Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS18).
Dr. Mitchell will be honored during African Americans in Medicine: The Art of Healing (AAIM), a powerful tribute recognizing trailblazers whose leadership advances excellence, equity, and compassion across medicine, education, and the arts.
📍 The Glasshouse, New York City
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
Join us as we honor Dr. Mitchell’s extraordinary impact and celebrate the lasting legacy of Black physicians shaping the future of health and healing.
#NMA #AfricanAmericansInMedicine #AAIM #HFAS18 #TheArtOfHealing #HealthEquity #BlackExcellence #UnsungHeroes
Recent changes to the CDC childhood vaccine schedule have shifted six vaccines, like flu, hepatitis A & B, RSV, and rotavirus, so they’re no longer universally recommended for all children, which has created confusion for families and clinicians.
As a pediatrician and NMA President-Elect, Dr. Brandi Freeman says:
“These are vaccines that we as pediatricians have relied on for decades to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and even death in children. The science behind them has not changed… Delayed or missed vaccinations increase risk, especially for infants and young children.”
Vaccines remain safe, effective, and available. Talk with your child’s clinician about the best plan for your family.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.parents.com/cdc-vaccine-changes-2026-11881564
#NationalMedAssn #ChildHealth #VaccinesWork #HealthEquity #PediatricCare #PublicHealth
Advancing health equity requires action at every level, including the states.
Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association, emphasized the importance of a strong state-level strategy as a core component of NMA’s advocacy work.
We are pleased to collaborate with the American Medical Association to help consolidate efforts and strengthen coordinated advocacy that protects patients and advances health equity nationwide.
#NationalMedAssn #HealthEquity #PhysicianAdvocacy #StateStrategy #HealthcareLeadership #BlackDoctorsMatter
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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