Virginia A. Caine, MD is the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Division. She is the Past President of American Public Health Association, President of the National Medical Association (NMA), Chair of the Infectious Diseases Section, and member of the NMA and Indiana COVID-19 Task Forces. Recently appointed a member of the federal committee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases. In 2020, the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) named her as one of 40 Influential People of the past 40 years, as they celebrated 40 Years of Progress in Indianapolis.
Dr. Caine works tirelessly to promote and advance public health through innovative programs and unprecedented collaborations. Her boundless energy, vision, and drive to serve people, especially disadvantaged areas, have led Dr. Caine to have her fingerprints on numerous projects. She helped set up the first HIV/AIDS healthcare delivery system of all major hospitals in Indianapolis.
Exciting news from the 2025 Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica!
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), is a featured speaker during the event.
Dr. Mitchell is contributing to the critical discussion on Project 2025: Public/Private Response, bringing his expertise in public health, policy, and justice to the forefront.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation shaping the future of health and equity.
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As we observe the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, your voice is needed, more than ever, to save the access to healthcare that so many people need!
🚨 WEBINAR ALERT – AUGUST 6 at 7PM ET 🚨
Gun violence is more than mass shootings, it's a public health crisis that touches every community.
Join us for “Not Just Mass Shootings: Tackling Gun Violence in America”, a powerful NMA LIVE discussion on prevention, equity, and action.
Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., NMA 126th President
🔹 Greg Jackson, President, The Rocket Foundation
🔹 Dr. Michael McGee, Chair, NMA Violence Prevention Council
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6 | 7:00 PM ET
🔗 Register now: http://bit.ly/4fjdW3k
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NMA 126th President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. met with Dr. Anisa Shomo, President of the Cincinnati Medical Association, an esteemed NMA Affiliate.
Together, they discussed strengthening physician leadership, advancing health equity, and continuing the legacy of advocacy in Cincinnati. 🩺
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NMA 126th President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. met with local community leaders in Cincinnati to discuss the social determinants of health, housing, education, employment, and safety, and their impact on health outcomes.
Because advancing health equity means addressing what happens outside the clinic too.
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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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