Dr. Juana Hutchinson-Colas is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the director of the division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and co-director at the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). She is an educator who is passionate about mentorship and serve as the faculty advisor for RWJMS White Coats for Black Lives student organization. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas’ clinical areas of interest include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, bladder pain syndromes, geriatric gynecology and urogenital fistulas. She provides consultation and pelvic surgery for transgender men who desire surgical removal of uterus, adnexa, and vagina. She has participated in several clinical trials and is currently collaborating on a translational research project investigating mechanisms of female organ prolapse. Prior to joining the faculty at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Hutchinson-Colas was Assistant Professor and interim chair at Jersey City Medical Center/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Downstate Medical College, the State University of New York, followed by a fellowship in Urogynecology/Pelvic Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and subspecialty board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), as well. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her passion for a person’s health and wellness encompasses patient care, scholarship, and advocacy.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas completed her MBA to have an additional skill set to navigate the financial aspects of the healthcare industry. She serves on several national committees, including the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas also serves her local community: as a member the New Jersey Medical Association, the local chapter of the NMA; as an appointed member of the New Jersey Office on Minority and Multicultural Health Advisory Commission; and member of the PROUD Gender Center Advisory Council at Rutgers Health. She is a founding members of the New Jersey Black Women Physician Association, an organization that is committed to lead in improving the health and wellness for providers and their communities, through advocacy, educational programs, mentoring and collaboration with stakeholders. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is committed to using her many talents and experience to serve the National Medical Association.
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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