Dr. Khadijah lang, a native angelina, is ceo/medical director of lang family practice, which has been serving south-central los angeles since she founded it in1989 to provide culturally competent, respectful, full scope family medicine with obstetrics competency. She received a bs in chemistry from fisk university, entered the master’s program in organic chemistry at csula, and completed her md at charles r drew (cdu)/ucla school of medicine. As part of her further studies in the ucla school of public health towards an mph she researched the social impact of healthcare. After graduation from medical school, dr. Lang completed residency in ucla’s department of family medicine, where she concluded her medical training with a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine. She is an associate clinical professor of family medicine for ross university school of medicine, training the doctors of tomorrow, has been principal investigator in phase ii and iii national, multi-site research studies on uterine fibroids, and her most recent publications are from hpv research. She is the 2020 recipient of the nma’s esteemed meritorious service award, and the 2018 recipient of their prestigious practitioner of the year award, and a diplomate of the american board of family medicine.
As president of golden state medical association (gsma), the california branch of the national medical association (nma), dr. Lang led the organization to receive the california medical association (cma) foundation’s 2017 ethnic physician organization of the year. She has organized and directed multiple gsma medical missions to mozambique and ghana, and was selected by african focus, inc. For their 2019 ambassador of goodwill award due to her contributions to the african continent with medical missions, educational presentations, and medical volunteering for decades. Under her leadership, gsma’s african medical missions have delivered over one hundred thousand dollars of pharmaceutical and medical supplies to needy patients there, while training their local providers in advanced medical/surgical techniques and procedures to build their health system’s capacity in environmentally friendly ways. Gsma is working towards increasing the sustainability of the work she leads there, which includes assisting and supporting the country in establishing their inaugural emergency medicine residency training program. Additionally, she is giving educational lectures statewide to forge california collaborations for gsma with civic and faith based groups to address our nation’s hidden and ignored epidemic of black maternal mortality.
Dr. Lang has been appointed chair of the nma’s international affairs committee, was elected nma region vi chair (covering the 14 westernmost states) for 2019-2021 at this year’s annual convention, and is a member of the nma board of trustees. She is a past president of charles r. Drew medical society (crdms), the oldest black professional medical organization in los angeles, an active member of the nma’s house of delegates, and held an nma presidential appointment to their council on concerns of women physicians. With each position she’s attained, dr. Lang has continued to include spotlighting the disparate adverse effects of climate change on the health of african american populations, locally and nationally. She continually educates the public on ways to mitigate these effects through public speaking, planning and implementing symposium for the public and providing cme courses to physicians on climate change, and is now taking her message internationally on missions.
Locally, she has served as chairman for the department of medicine at los angeles metropolitan medical center and chair of gsma advocacy committee. A past member of charles drew university president’s community advisory committee and the african american advisory committee to covered california healthcare exchange, she has also served as the health committee chair for alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc.’s ago chapter (and is currently chair of their black mamas’ lives matter committee), vice-president then president-elect of the association of black women physicians, and as their scholarship dinner chair, raising tens of thousands of dollars for black women medical students. Her numerous awards include the 2015 national coalition of 100 black women, black women for wellness, 2018 ansari award for outstanding work in uplifting humanity, 2018 snma region i champion mentor and multiple legislators’ commendations.
Driven by her passion for education, dr. Lang is a mentor, researcher, instructor for colleagues, students/residents and civic groups, plans cme and community health programs, as well as lecturing nationally and internationally. She is inspired by her lord and creator, and supported by the love she receives from her husband, their three daughters, her mother, and all her sisters and brothers by birth, faith and/or spirit in her “village”. Brendarichardsonmitchell
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🕊️ Faith Leaders on Navigating Health, Access & Justice
Session Three: Enduring Voices — Sustaining Advocacy & Messaging for Health Justice
📅 December 8
⏰ 1:30 PM ET
Hear powerful insights from:
✨ Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley – REACH Beyond Solutions
✨ Bishop Leah Daughtry – House of the Lord Churches
✨ Rev. Roslyn Brock – NAACP
✨ Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner – Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis
Let’s continue the movement toward stronger, healthier communities — together.
📲 Register now using the QR code below!
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
The National Medical Association is seeking an experienced and dedicated Chief of Staff to help drive strategic initiatives, enhance organizational operations, and support our leadership in advancing health equity nationwide.
If you’re passionate about strengthening the voice of Black physicians and improving health outcomes for Black communities, we want to hear from you!
Apply & learn more: https://members.nmanet.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=973465
Resumes may also be sent to HR@nmanet.org
Join us as we continue to lead the charge for equity in healthcare.
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There’s still time to register for The Rural 50 – NMA Ensuring Access in Rural America webinar, a critical conversation on rural health disparities, implementation of the new rural health fund, and how policy decisions are impacting care in underserved communities.
🗓 December 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Featuring:
• Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD – NMA 126th President
• Sara Singleton – Leavitt Partners
• Kathleen Nolan – Health Management Associates
• Susan Ward Jones, MD – CEO, East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
✔ Gain insights on the political spotlight on rural health
✔ Learn what the law now requires
✔ Discover how you can get involved in advocacy and implementation
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t (Or scan the QR code in the flyer)
Let’s work together to ensure equitable access to care for rural communities nationwide.
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Communities across the nation are feeling the impact of healthcare cuts and rising costs. As trusted messengers and conveners, faith leaders have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between policy and people, ensuring that information, access, and support reach those who need it most.
We invite you to join the third and final installment of Standing in the Gap: Faith Leaders on Navigating Health, Access & Justice, a three-part webinar series hosted by the Cost & Coverage Collaborative (an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), the National Medical Association and REACH Beyond Solutions.
The final session, Enduring Voices — Sustaining Advocacy & Messaging for Health Justice, takes place Monday, December 8 at 1:30 PM ET. This conversation will feature leaders from faith, advocacy, and digital spaces sharing what’s working, what’s resonating, and what’s needed now to meet the moment.
Featuring:
Bishop Leah Daughtry - National Presiding Prelate, The House of the Lord Churches
Rev. Roslyn Brock - National Board Chairman Emeritus, NAACP
Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner - Founder & President, Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis
��Register today at: https://bit.ly/48vgA33
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
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