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.
NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD is representing the NMA at the 8th Annual Black Economic Forum, part of The Summer Executive Workshop — taking place this week Martha’s Vineyard, August 12–14, 2025.
In recent years, heightened attention has been given to racial inequities across America — yet national data often misses the distinct realities faced by Black communities at the local level. Dr. Mitchell is helping to address these disparities and open up discussions surrounding healthcare, economic empowerment, and innovation.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.summerexecworkshop.com
#NMA126 #BlackEconomicForum #Leadership #Equity #SummerExecWorkshop #MarthasVineyard
Together, We Can End HIV in Our Communities
The NMA was proud to stand alongside Gilead Sciences in Chicago for “The Time Is Now: Let’s End HIV In Our Communities” press briefing, a powerful platform amplifying voices committed to ending the HIV epidemic in Black communities.
Our newly installed 126th President, Roger A Mitchell Jr MD, joined distinguished leaders, including Grammy-winning artist and HIV advocate Raheem DeVaughn, for a candid and vital conversation. Together, they spotlighted the dire disparities: Black Americans accounted for 39% of new HIV diagnoses and 40% of people living with HIV in 2022, while representing just 12% of the U.S. population.
The NMA remains committed to leading this movement, lifting voices, advancing solutions, and centering compassion in healthcare for Black communities.
Read more: http://bit.ly/4loqVlQ
#EndHIV #HIVPrevention #PrEP #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters
The National Medical Association, along with seven other respected medical societies, has issued a joint statement in response to being excluded from participating in the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vaccine review process.
This long-standing process ensures safety, equity, and real-world perspective in vaccine policy. Excluding trusted physician voices compromises both science and public trust.
We call on the Administration to reverse this exclusion to uphold trustworthy, equitable healthcare.
Read more: http://bit.ly/45GRy0F
#VaccineEquity #InclusiveScience #PublicTrust #NMA
Exciting news from the 2025 Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica!
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), is a featured speaker during the event.
Dr. Mitchell is contributing to the critical discussion on Project 2025: Public/Private Response, bringing his expertise in public health, policy, and justice to the forefront.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation shaping the future of health and equity.
#MississippiConference #NMA #RogerMitchellJr #Project2025 #HealthJustice #PolicyMatters #BeTheChange #CBCInstitute
As we observe the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, your voice is needed, more than ever, to save the access to healthcare that so many people need!
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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