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.
It’s National Women’s Health Week!
This week, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing women’s health equity—empowering women to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From preventive screenings to maternal health and chronic disease management, your health matters every day.
Let’s uplift, educate, and advocate for the well-being of women across every life stage.
#NMA #WomensHealthWeek #HealthEquity #BlackWomensHealth #PreventiveCare
📢 Protecting Medicaid: Why Tomorrow’s Committee Hearing Demands Your Attention
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 EDT, to review proposed legislation that would impose sweeping changes to the Medicaid program—changes that threaten to undermine access to care for millions of vulnerable Americans.
The NMA is deeply concerned that these proposed changes will result in devastating cuts to a program that serves as a lifeline for children, older adults, people with disabilities, low-income families, and communities of color across the country.
We urge each of you to call on lawmakers to oppose these harmful cuts.
🎥 Watch the LIVE hearing and join us in standing up for health equity! Click our link in bio for details or visit: https://bitl.to/4W9g
#ProtectMedicaid #HealthEquity #NMAVoice #HealthcareJustice #MedicaidMatters
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who nurture our communities and shape the future—whether at home, in medicine, or in advocacy. The National Medical Association honors the strength, love, and resilience of mothers everywhere.
💐 Thank you for your care. Your impact is immeasurable.
#MothersDay #NMA
FINAL CALL: Camp NMA-zing Registration Closes May 9, at 11:59pm – No Onsite Sign-Ups!
This is your last chance to register your child for Camp NMA-zing, the fun and enriching youth program held during the 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in Chicago, July 19–23.
NO onsite or late registrations will be accepted.
Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Register: https://nmanet.org/2025-convention-camp-nmazing/
While you're attending sessions and connecting with colleagues, your child can enjoy a week of educational adventures, engaging activities, and meaningful friendships — all in a safe and structured environment.
Give your child a convention experience they’ll never forget! Register today!
Final Hours to Save! Early Bird Registration Closes Today, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Time is running out to lock in your discounted rate for the 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, happening July 19–23, 2025, in Chicago, IL.
Early bird registration officially ends today — Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
This is your opportunity to join thousands of Black physicians, health equity advocates, and thought leaders for a powerful week of education, policy discussions, networking, and community impact.
After May 9, registration rates will increase significantly. Don’t delay!
Register now and plan ahead! We can’t wait to see you in Chicago!
REGISTER: https://nmanet.org/2025convention/
#NMA #Chicago #NMA2025 #Education #CME #EarlyBird #DontDelay
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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