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.
Join us at Essence Fest for an important conversation on the State of Health in Black America, Where Do We Go From Here?
🕝 2:30 PM – 2:55 PM
We’re proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., NMA President-Elect, will be speaking on this dynamic panel of health equity leaders.
This critical discussion will explore solutions to health disparities and the future of care in Black communities. Don’t miss it!
#HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #NMA #PublicHealth #Leadership #BlackExcellence #EssenceFest
LIVE from #EssenceFest at the Global Black Economic Forum, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., President-Elect of the National Medical Association, is speaking truth on the intersection of criminal justice and health care.
Today’s focus:
* The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy and why denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals is a public health crisis.
* The realities of Death in Custody, drawn from his powerful book Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth.
* The urgent need to collect data on incarcerated individuals, from care to custody to death.
Join us as we continue to lead in the fight for justice-centered healthcare.
#NMA #BlackHealthMatters #CriminalJusticeReform #DeathInCustody #MedicaidJustice #EssenceFestival2025 #GlobalBlackEconomicForum #HealthEquity
The systems are shifting. The stakes are high.
During the Global Black Economic Forum at @EssenceFest, NMA President-Elect Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD will be joining powerful voices to chart the course for justice and health equity.
🗓️ Today at 1PM – Criminal Justice
🗓️ Tomorrow at 2:30PM – Health Equity
➡️ Join us and contribute to the conversation.
🎥 Live stream: gbef.com | https://www.youtube.com/@globalblackeconomicforum
#GBEF #EssenceFest #HealthEquity #CriminalJustice #BlackExcellence #NMAVoices
The National Medical Association is deeply concerned following today’s passage of President Donald Trump’s new tax bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation threatens to strip health care coverage from millions by slashing Medicaid and weakening safety net programs.
The NMA remains steadfast in fighting for equitable, quality health care for every American. This fight is not over. We call on all medical professionals and advocates to stand with us.
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#HealthCareForAll #MedicaidMatters #NMAStrong #HealthEquity #StopTheCuts
🚨 BREAKING: The Senate has passed a bill slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions of Americans.
Dr. Virginia Caine, 125th President of the NMA, calls this a direct threat to vulnerable communities, rural hospitals, and the foundation of our health care system.
“Medicaid isn’t just a program, it’s a lifeline for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. These cuts will devastate access to care and drive up costs.”
The NMA strongly opposes these unprecedented cuts and urges policymakers to protect Medicaid and the people it serves. Listen in as Dr. Caine speaks out on these cuts.
#SaveMedicaid #HealthEquity #NMAVoice #MedicaidMatters #RuralHealthCrisis
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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