Dr. Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP is an attending physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Community Pediatrics and a child health policy advisor for Delaware Health and Social Services. She completed a health policy fellowship in the National Clinicians Scholars Program at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her current health policy work focuses on legislation to expand Medicaid benefits and social services and efforts to promote quality childhood education and early childhood literacy. She also advocates for expanded health care access and equitable resources for communities of color and low-income families. She also focuses on educational preparation and leadership development for physicians and medical students of color in order to promote diversity in the medical field. She has served on numerous professional boards and education committees, and is a health consultant for state and local health departments on child health and education policies.
She is a recognized national leader and child health advocate with current leadership involvement with the National Medical Association (NMA) as the Region II Chairperson and Chair for the Council on Concern of Women Physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) Minority Affairs Governing Council and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Young Physician Leadership Alliance. With the AAP she is also a member of the Section on Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion and the Council on Community Pediatrics. She is also a National Vice-President Emerita of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and previously served as its Director of the National Future Leadership Project.
Dr. Mpasi has received numerous awards, including the National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health, the NMA Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40, NMA Pediatric Section Billie Wright Adams Scholar Award and the AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award. She is a National Health Service Corps Scholar who desires to practice as a community pediatrician and become a national leader in health care delivery and health policy implementation with an emphasis on health outcomes in vulnerable pediatric populations.
Dr. Mpasi earned her B.S. in Psychology from Duke University and her M.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital with a certificate in Advocacy. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Science of Health Policy and Research from the University of Pennsylvania. Raised in Silver Spring, MD, she now resides in Philadelphia, PA and enjoys living in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. She enjoys all sports, fitness, cooking, crochet and shoe shopping!
Join the NMA for an important webinar: “The Rural 50 – Ensuring Access in Rural America”
🗓️ December 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
We’ll explore the impact of the new rural health fund under HR1, current implementation, political focus on rural health, and how YOU can get involved in addressing rural health disparities.
🎙️ Featuring:
• Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD – NMA 126th President
• Sara Singleton – Leavitt Partners
• Kathleen Nolan – Health Management Associates (HMA)
• Susan Ward Jones, MD – CEO, East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t
#NMA #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #PublicHealth
❤️🎄 Holiday Heart Health Awareness
The holiday season brings joy, but also added stress, richer foods, and changes to our routines that can put extra strain on the heart. Black communities already face higher rates of hypertension and heart disease, making heart-healthy habits even more important this time of year.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone to protect their heart this season by:
✔️ Managing stress and prioritizing rest
✔️ Staying active — even short walks count
✔️ Choosing balanced meals and watching salt intake
✔️ Taking medications as prescribed
✔️ Limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking
Your heart deserves care during the holidays, too. 💪🏾❤️
Let’s celebrate the season while safeguarding the health of every heartbeat in our community.
#NMA #HolidayHeartHealth #HeartHealthMatters #HealthEquity #HealthyHolidays #KnowYourNumbers
💉🛡️ National Influenza Vaccination Week
📅 December 1–7, 2025
Flu season is here, and vaccination remains our best defense. Black communities continue to face higher risks of severe flu illness and complications, making prevention critical for protecting our loved ones.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone, especially older adults, pregnant people, young children, and those with chronic health conditions, to get their annual flu shot.
Here’s how you can take action this week:
✔️ Make a flu vaccination appointment for you & your family
✔️ Encourage patients and community members to stay protected
✔️ Share accurate information to combat misinformation
✔️ Stay home if you’re sick and practice healthy habits
Let’s work together to keep our communities strong, healthy, and flu-free this winter. 🧡💪🏾
#NMA #NIVW2025 #FightFlu #FluShotSavesLives #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork
Across the country, pastors and ministry teams are navigating a moment where healthcare cuts, rising costs, and shifting benefits are directly impacting the families they serve. Many have shared the same concern: “We need clear guidance and tools we can use right now.”
That’s why the Cost & Coverage Collaborative (an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), the National Medical Association and REACH Beyond Solutions launched Standing in the Gap: Faith Leaders on Navigating Health, Access & Justice, a three-part webinar series specifically for the faith community. The goal is simple: equip leaders and allies of the faith community with the information, practical steps, and resources needed to help their congregations stay informed, covered, and cared for.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE NEXT CONVERSATION: Healing in Partnership — Faith & Health Collaborations That Work, takes place Monday, December 1 at 7:30 PM ET. This conversation will spotlight faith leaders leading innovative partnerships and community health initiatives as they share what’s working, the lessons they’ve learned, and how their models can serve as blueprints for others addressing their communities’ growing health needs.
Panelists:
Rev. Cynthia Hale - Senior Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian Church
Rev. Danielle Ayers - Pastor of Justice, Friendship-West Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson - Senior Pastor, The Allen Temple Baptist Church
Register today at: https://bit.ly/4p9xETp
❤️🩹 December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month and December 1 is World AIDS Day
HIV continues to disproportionately impact Black communities, not because of behavior, but because of longstanding inequities in access to testing, prevention, and high-quality care.
The National Medical Association stands united in the fight to end the HIV epidemic, advancing health equity, supporting lifesaving treatments, and eliminating stigma that keeps far too many from seeking care.
Throughout this month, and especially on World AIDS Day, we honor those we’ve lost, uplift people living with HIV, and recognize the progress driven by science, advocacy, and community leadership.
Take action. Support health. Spread truth.
✔️ Know your status — get tested
✔️ Learn about PrEP & prevention options
✔️ Encourage treatment engagement + adherence
✔️ Advocate for stigma-free care for all
Together, we can build a future where every community is informed, supported, and thrives. ❤️🏥
#NMA #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDSAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #KnowYourStatus #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth
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