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.
🇺🇸 Today, the National Medical Association pauses to honor the lives lost on 9/11, the families forever changed, and the first responders and healthcare professionals who displayed unimaginable courage in the face of tragedy.
As we remember, we also reaffirm our commitment to service, compassion, and resilience, values that continue to guide us in advancing health and healing for our communities.
🕯️ We will never forget.
#NeverForget #September11 #NMA #HonorAndRemember
📻 Tune In Today!
Join us on The Midday Break Room with Tiffany Bacon as Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association, goes live at 12:25 PM ET on WURD Radio.
Dr. Mitchell will share insights on the NMA’s mission, health equity, and the critical issues impacting Black communities nationwide.
📺 Watch & Listen:
🔹 900AM / 96.1FM
🔹 wurdradio.com
Let’s keep the conversation going on advancing health equity.
#NMA #HealthEquity #BlackHealth #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
We were proud to stand alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders and national health leaders to deliver one powerful truth: vaccines protect us all. 💉
Our very own Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, 126th President of the National Medical Association, joined voices representing tens of thousands of physicians and public health experts nationwide.
This isn’t just about science, it’s about protecting families, saving lives, and making sure every community has access to trusted care.
#NMA #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork #ScienceNotPolitics
📢 Happening Today!
At 10:30 a.m. ET, join Sen. Bernie Sanders and leading public health experts — including Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association — for a press conference making clear: Vaccines work. 💉
Together, we’ll highlight the lifesaving importance of vaccines in protecting children, families, and communities, and push back against dangerous misinformation.
📺 Watch it live on X: https://x.com/SenSanders
#VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #ScienceMatters #NMA
NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD had the pleasure of meeting the community in First State / Delaware at the Blue Rocks Game in Wilmington on Saturday, September 6, 2025. ⚾️
We thank everyone who came out and shared in this special moment of connection and community spirit.
#NMA #CommunityEngagement #Delaware #BlueRocks
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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