2026 National Colloquium on African American Health

🎉 The National Medical Association proudly congratulates NMA member Cherie Zachary, MD, on her installation as President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)!

Dr. Zachary’s leadership, expertise, and longstanding commitment to advancing allergy and immunology care exemplify the excellence of our members. We celebrate this tremendous achievement and look forward to the impact she will continue to make in the field.

Read more: https://acaai.org/news/cherie-zachary-md-installed-as-acaai-president/

#NMA #ACAAI #DrCherieZachary #Leadership #WomenInMedicine #AllergyImmunology #Congratulations

Happy Birthday to Dr. Clarice Reid! 🎉🩺

Today we celebrate one of the oldest living graduates of Meharry Medical College and a proud lifetime member of the NMA. Dr. Reid’s trailblazing career, dedication to children’s health, and lifelong commitment to excellence continue to inspire generations of physicians and healers.

Please join us in honoring Dr. Reid for her decades of service, leadership, and mentorship. May your day be filled with joy, love, and the gratitude of the countless lives you’ve touched. 💐

#HappyBirthdayDrReid #MeharryMade #NMA #BlackHistoryInMedicine

The National Medical Association (NMA) is deeply concerned by reports suggesting the CDC has shifted its stance on a debunked link between vaccines and autism. The science is clear: no credible evidence shows that vaccines cause autism, and decades of rigorous global research affirm the safety and effectiveness of childhood immunizations.

Families deserve accurate information, not misinterpretations that could put children at risk of serious infectious diseases.

Read our full statement here: https://nmanet.org/news/nma-statement-on-cdc-reviving-debunked-link-between-autism-and-vaccines/

#NMA #Vaccines #Autism #Awareness #healthequity #CDC

📣 TOMORROW MORNING!
Tune in LIVE at 8:18 AM on RNBPhilly.com

The 126th NMA President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will join Senator Vincent Hughes to discuss a vital topic: Black Men’s Health 🩺

Dr. Mitchell will share why Black men must be intentional about their health, wellness, and prevention, and how we can take action today.

💪🏾 What Black Men Should Prioritize:
• Healthy eating & daily physical activity
• Managing stress
• Reducing risk for chronic conditions

🩺 Prevention & Early Intervention:
• Visit your primary care doctor
• Get annual screenings, blood pressure, diabetes, colon cancer, prostate cancer

🏥 Improving Access to Health:
• Organize community health fairs with trusted messengers
• Partner with churches & faith-based organizations for health events

👨🏿‍⚕️ Care by Black Physicians:
We are here and we’re building pathways to grow the next generation of Black doctors.

Join us in this powerful conversation on wellness, prevention, and empowerment.
#BlackMensHealth #NMA #Wellness #Prevention #HealthEquity #BlackDoctors #RogerMitchellMD

📣 NMA is proud to share that 126th President, Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be speaking at the NAACP & Sanofi “From Coast-to-Coast: Data Driven Solutions for Health Equity” event!

Join leaders from across the country as they come together to address health equity through data, collaboration, and community-centered strategies.

🗓 Saturday, November 15th
⏰ Reception at 11 AM | Program at 12 PM
📍 Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Mitchell will bring the voice of the National Medical Association to this critical conversation on advancing justice and equity in healthcare.

🔗 RSVP at NAACP.org/events

Let’s continue pushing forward—together. 💙✊🏾

#NMA #HealthEquity #NAACP #DataDrivenSolutions #CommunityHealth