For Immediate Release: October 28, 2025 Statement attributable to: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. 126th President, National Medical Association The National Medical Association (NMA) is deeply concerned about […]
National Medical Association Announces Appointment of Martin Hamlette, JD, MHA, as Interim Executive Director SILVER SPRING, MD. (Oct. 23, 2025) — The National Medical Association (NMA), the largest and oldest […]
Statement on Federal Cuts Threatening America’s Public Health Infrastructure The National Medical Association is deeply alarmed by reports of reductions in force across key federal agencies including the Department of […]
NMA Statement on the EPA’s Proposal to Rescind the Endangerment Finding For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Statement attributable to: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. 126th President, National […]
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The NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be joining The Midday Breakroom on Wednesday, November 5, at 11:25 AM to discuss the national study on deaths in custody.
Dr. Mitchell will dive into the findings of this important study and share his perspective on what must change within both the legal and medical systems to ensure accountability and justice. This promises to be an insightful and powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Advancing the Field of Forensic Pathology: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody Investigations
Today at 11 AM ET, join Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he participates in the release of a landmark National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report: “Strengthening the U.S. Medicolegal Death Investigation System: Lessons from Death in Custody.”
Dr. Mitchell serves on the ad hoc committee that conducted this critical study, evaluating how deaths in custody are investigated, diagnosed, recorded, and reported across the U.S. The report identifies opportunities to improve scientific standards, transparency, and accountability in medicolegal death investigations.
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NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, and a delegation of NMA physicians convened at Regeneron’s global headquarters for the Regeneron Circle Club Leadership Meeting.
Together, they engaged in meaningful discussions on targeted genomic research and its clinical applications, advancing the conversation on how precision medicine can better serve diverse populations.
The NMA remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation, equity, and excellence in medical research and patient care.
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🛑 Federal Shutdown Threatens Nutrition Access
The NMA, led by 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, is deeply concerned that SNAP benefits may not be issued on Nov. 1, putting 42 million people at risk of food insecurity and worsening health outcomes. Food is medicine—ending the shutdown and protecting SNAP is essential to health equity.
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#SNAP #EndTheShutdown #FoodIsMedicine #HealthEquity #NMA #MobilizingHealthJustice
🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨
The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly honors the brave men and women who serve on the front lines of emergencies, our healthcare professionals, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who respond with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Your commitment saves lives, protects communities, and embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that strengthens our nation every day.
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders, including the many NMA physicians and members who answer the call to care in times of crisis. 🙏🏾💙
Thank you for being the first to step forward when others are in need.
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #MobilizingHealthJustice
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