2026 National Colloquium on African American Health

The National Medical Association (NMA), is proud to highlight the leadership of our 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD.

This week, Dr. Mitchell had the honor of addressing the full membership of the Congressional Black Caucus, a powerful moment for advancing our shared commitment to eliminating health disparities and strengthening equity across America.

“What a great opportunity to present to the full membership of the Congressional Black Caucus the work of the NMA and the importance of Health Equity in America.” - Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, NMA 126th President

As the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians and their patients, the NMA remains steadfast in championing policies, research, and advocacy that drive meaningful change in our communities.

#HealthEquity #NMALeads #AdvocacyInAction #CongressionalBlackCaucus #MobilizingHealthcareJustice #NMA2025

NMA is now offering a seamless way to automatically renew your membership annually.

Renewing is easy. Use the following link: https://nmanet.org/join-nma/ then select "Click Here to Renew Membership"

*Please note, Postgrads and Students are not eligible for the auto-renewal option

Your membership will automatically renew in October of each year, and you will receive a reminder email before your card is charged. If you need to change your card information or would like to opt out, please email memberservices@nmanet.org or call (202) 347-1895.

We value your membership and look forward to your continued support of the National Medical Association.

The National Medical Association proudly celebrates the Minority Health Institute (MHI) and its 40-year legacy of advancing equity and improving outcomes for underserved communities.

NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, had the great honor of delivering the keynote address at this milestone Award Ceremony, uplifting the importance of collaboration, advocacy, and the continued fight to eliminate health disparities.

We extend our sincere congratulations to MHI for four decades of leadership and progress in mobilizing health care justice!✨

#MobilizingHealthcareJustice #NMA #HealthEquity #MinorityHealth #LeadershipInAction #PhysiciansForJustice #AdvancingHealthEquity #TogetherWeThrive

The National Medical Association (NMA) extends our sincere appreciation to the NAACP Center for Health Equity for the opportunity to participate in the ACE Your Health – From Coast to Coast: Data Driven Solutions for Health Equity activation.

We were proud to have Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, NMA 126th President, in attendance representing the NMA and the interests of our members, ensuring that the priorities of Black physicians and the communities we serve were strongly represented in this critical conversation on health equity.

We look forward to continued collaboration as we work together to advance meaningful, data-driven solutions that improve health outcomes nationwide.

#NMA #HealthEquity #BlackHealth #ACEYourHealth #HealthcareAdvocacy #BlackPhysicians #NAACP #DataDrivenSolutions #CommunityHealth #EquityInAction

There’s still time to join us for The Rural 50 – NMA Ensuring Access in Rural America webinar happening tomorrow night, December 9, at 7:00 PM ET!

Millions of Americans living in rural communities face significant barriers to care, and change is urgently needed. This expert panel will break down what the new rural health fund means for providers and patients, and the current implementation landscape. We’ll also explore the political momentum behind rural health and how YOU can get involved.

🗣️ Featuring:
• Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD – NMA 126th President
• Sara Singleton – Leavitt Partners
• Kathleen Nolan – Health Management Associates (HMA)
• Susan Ward Jones, MD – CEO, East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.

🕖 December 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
📲 Register now: https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t

Let’s work together to ensure equitable healthcare access across all of America and rural communities. We hope to see you there!

#NMA #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #RuralHealthDisparities #HealthcareAdvocacy #RuralAmerica #NMALeads