Melanie Hanna-Johnson is an Associate Professor in Clinical Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM), Department of Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and did her internship and residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She subsequently received a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. A Board-Certified Internist with the Wayne Health Practice Group and faculty in the WSUSOM Department of Internal Medicine, she has served in various leadership positions, including Associate Program Director and Chair of the Internal Medicine Search Oversight Committee. At the medical school, she teaches a course (P-4: Population, Patient, Physician, and Professionalism) to first-year medical students. She has served the National Medical Association as Secretary of the House of Delegates, Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates, and currently Speaker of the House of Delegates. A Fellow in the American College of Physicians, she regularly mentors high school and college students through the summer Biomedical Career Advancement Program at her institution, a pathway for many of these students to pursue careers in medicine.
The NMA stands firmly against the EPA’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
Rolling back this vital protection threatens public health, especially in communities already facing environmental injustice and higher rates of pollution-related illness.
Public health and environmental health are inseparable. We urge policymakers to protect both.
Read more at https://bit.ly/4onvoad
#NMA #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #ClimateHealth #CleanAir #HealthEquityMatters
Join Our Live Webinar on the Importance of Vaccination This Fall! 🍂
As respiratory season approaches, it’s crucial to stay protected, especially for those with underlying medical conditions.
📅 Date: October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
🎥 Format: Virtual Webinar
Hear from distinguished medical leaders Dr. Virginia Caine, Dr. Yolanda Lawson, and Dr. Oliver Brooks as they discuss how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications this season.
✅ Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1kyIG or scan the QR code in the flyer!
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Today, the National Medical Association honors and celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
We encourage everyone to take a moment today to reflect on the history, resilience, and impact of Indigenous communities.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NMA #HonoringIndigenousCommunities #CulturalHeritage #IndigenousResilience
🚨 NMA Statement: Federal Cuts Threaten America’s Public Health
The National Medical Association is deeply concerned by reports of staffing cuts across key federal health agencies amid the ongoing government shutdown. Reductions at the CDC and NIH threaten to weaken the nation’s ability to prevent disease, advance research, and protect public health.
Public health is not partisan, it’s essential to the safety and wellbeing of every community. Undermining the CDC and NIH risks long-term damage to the systems that safeguard us all.
The NMA calls on Congress and the Administration to end the shutdown, restore stability, and recommit to a strong, well-resourced public health infrastructure.
Read our full statement and learn more at www.nmanet.org
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #CDC #NIH #NMA #HealthPolicy #LeadershipInMedicine
🌟 NMA Leadership in Action 🌟
This weekend, NMA President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD and NMA Leadership convened in California for their quarterly board meeting.
Together, these leaders are charting the course for the future of the NMA, advancing health equity, strengthening advocacy for Black physicians, and driving initiatives that promote quality healthcare for all communities.
#NMALeadership #HealthEquity #PhysicianAdvocacy #NMA #MedicalLeadership #PublicHealth
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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