Yolanda Lawson M.D, F.A.C.O.G., 124th President of the National Medical Association has 20 years of clinical practice expertise in Women’s Health and healthcare leadership. Recently she has joined HealthCare Services Corp as Executive Medical Director, Maternal Infant Health and is responsible for leading high profile priority initiatives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
She founded MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas, Texas, and is an Associate Attending at Baylor University Medical Center. She is the medical director of Abounding Prosperity, a community-based organization that addresses HIV disparities in target, Black communities and Principal investigator for the Eboni study researching HIV prevention in Black women.
She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, member of the Texas Medical Association where she serves on the Physician Health and Wellness committee, and she is a delegate for the Dallas County Medical Society and serves on the Political Action committee.
Dr. Lawson is a staunch advocate for physicians and the patients they serve. Her tireless efforts and strategic approach are a testament to her commitment as a women’s health advocate and her relentless pursuit to end health disparities. Her unique combination of business acumen, leadership, and genuine care has propelled her career and transformed opportunities into significant contributions to medicine and her community.
🚨 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
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🌟 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
🩺 The National Medical Association (NMA) invites you to an informative session on the “Importance of Vaccination During Fall Respiratory Season” with a special focus on protecting those with underlying medical conditions.
🗓 Date: October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Online Webinar
Learn how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications during the respiratory season.
Presenters:
Virginia Caine, MD — 125th NMA Past President
Yolanda Lawson, MD — 124th NMA Past President
Oliver Brooks, MD — 120th NMA Past President
Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1kyIG or scan the QR code on the flyer!
#NMA #Vaccination #PublicHealth #RespiratoryHealth #Healthcare #VaccinesWork #FallHealth #NMAWebinar
📻 Tune In This Morning!
126th NMA President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be live on WBAI Radio 99.5 FM NYC starting at 7:05 AM!
Join the conversation and hear Dr. Mitchell discuss key issues impacting health equity and the medical community. Don’t miss this insightful interview!
Listen live at wbai.org
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NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, joined his NMA colleagues in Chicago, connecting, collaborating, and continuing the mission to advance health equity and empower physicians nationwide.
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