2022 National Colloquium on African American Health

The NMA, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians, is calling for the immediate resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In this video, 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., speaks directly to the urgent threat facing public health:

❌ Dismantling of our nation’s public health system
❌ Attacks on safe and effective vaccines
❌ Rejection of evidence-based medicine

These actions put every American at risk and disproportionately harm Black communities, other communities of color, rural families, and working-class Americans.

We need leadership at HHS that is:
✔ Grounded in science
✔ Guided by evidence
✔ Committed to protecting all Americans

We’re asking all physicians, nurses, dentists, scientists, public health officials, and allied health organizations to join us in defending public health and demanding leadership that puts science before politics.

WATCH NOW, read our full statement and get involved: www.nmanet.org

#NMA #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #ScienceBeforePolitics

📢 NMA Statement

The National Medical Association is calling for the immediate removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

As the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients, we cannot remain silent when leadership in public health undermines science, equity, and the trust of the communities we serve.

Read more: http://bit.ly/4pr8boS

America deserves leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services that is grounded in evidence-based medicine, committed to health equity, and worthy of the public’s confidence.

#NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Accountability

📢 NMA Leadership Transition Announcement

The National Medical Association (NMA) announces that Joy D. Calloway, MHSA, MBA, who has served as Executive Director since 2022, will step down on October 3, 2025, to pursue a new opportunity.

During her tenure, Ms. Calloway advanced NMA’s mission by:
✨ Strengthening partnerships with equity-focused organizations
✨ Elevating Black physicians’ expertise on the national stage
✨ Expanding NMA’s media presence and influence in health policy
✨ Delivering three successful national conventions
✨ Modernizing operations and increasing donor support

As Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., 126th President of the NMA, affirmed: “For more than 130 years, the NMA and its physician leaders have fought for health equity and Black physicians. We remain committed to this work, which will continue in earnest as we transition the executive director role.”

Read more here: https://nmanet.org/news/nma-leadership-transition/

Thank you, Joy, for your service to the NMA. We are deeply grateful for your leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity.

#NMA #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #Leadership #NMALegacy

🎤 The countdown is on!

At this year’s NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), we’re diving into the topics that matter most for healthcare, equity, and justice in today’s world. From vaccine confidence to Medicaid, diabetes care, climate health, innovation, and more, these are conversations you simply can’t afford to miss.

📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Reception to follow)

Secure your spot today before it’s too late!

Register here: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib

#NMAPDS #HealthcareJustice #EquityInAction #MadeForThisMoment

🚨 Don’t Miss This Session at PDS! 🚨

At the NMA Professional Development Series we’re tackling the future of healthcare with:

Policy, People, and Progress: Centering Equity in Workforce Development

📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC

Join Dr. Chidimma Acholonu (Moderator), Andrea Price-Carter, Dr. Robert Walker, and Dr. Malcolm Woodland as they discuss how centering equity in workforce development is essential for building a stronger, fairer healthcare system.

This is more than a conversation — it’s a call to action. Be in the room where it happens.

Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib

#NMAPDS #WorkforceEquity #PolicyAndProgress #MadeForThisMoment