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.
We’re proud to announce that Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, President-Elect of the National Medical Association and President of Howard University Hospital, will be a featured speaker at the inaugural Health Equity Summit hosted by the NAACP Center for Health Equity!
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC
The Summit will spotlight the NAACP Center for Health Equity’s four strategic pillars and advance bold conversations around solutions to health disparities, informed by community voices and emerging best practices.
Join us as Dr. Mitchell helps lead this critical dialogue on the political determinants of health and shaping policy to protect and promote the well-being of Black communities and all who thrive through equity.
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📣 Big News from the National Medical Association!
We’re proud to officially launch the NMA Ambassador Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to amplify the voices of Black physicians, advance health equity, and bring our mission to life in communities across the country.
Our inaugural class of NMA Ambassadors embodies medical excellence, bold leadership, and a deep commitment to justice and wellness for Black communities. These standout professionals will serve as storytellers, educators, and advocates, engaging digitally, speaking publicly, and reaching out locally to champion the values of the NMA.
Please join us in celebrating our 2025 NMA Ambassadors:
* Rahn Bailey, MD
* Gregory Hall, MD
* Kevin Jefferson, DPM
* Dara King, MD
* Contessa Metcalfe, MD
* Ashanda Saint Jean, MD
Their first official appearance? The 123rd Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, happening July 19–23, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Expect exclusive coverage, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss!
Let’s celebrate this powerful launch and give a warm welcome to these incredible physician leaders!
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Congratulations to NMA member Dr. Andrea Hayes Dixon on her historic appointment as President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)!
Dr. Hayes Dixon, Dean of Howard University College of Medicine, is a nationally recognized pediatric cancer surgeon, researcher, and medical educator. She is the first Black woman in the U.S. to be board-certified in pediatric surgery, and now, the first Black woman to lead APSA.
With over two decades of groundbreaking work in academic medicine and pediatric surgical innovation, Dr. Hayes Dixon continues to lead, mentor, and champion health equity on a national scale.
🔗 Read more here: https://bitl.to/4lLz
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✨ THE ANMA MARKETPLACE is back!
Join the ANMA for a vibrant showcase of collectible art, fine jewelry, and high fashion at the 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in Chicago, IL!
🗓️ Marketplace Hours:
Saturday, July 19 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Sunday & Monday, July 20–21 | 9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday, July 22 | 9 AM – 9 PM
Come shop, connect, and celebrate culture and creativity with us!
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The 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly is the event of the year—happening in Chicago! Don’t miss powerful plenaries, cutting-edge CME, advocacy training, and unmatched networking to advance Black health and shape the future of medicine.
Visit www.nmanet.org/2025convention for more information.
Let’s gather, grow, and lead the future—together in Chicago!
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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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