SAVE THE DATE – April 10 – 12, 2026
SAVE THE DATE – April 10 – 12, 2026
October is Health Literacy Month!
At the National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians, health literacy is more than a goal; it’s a mission.
We’re proud to lead efforts to make health information clear, accessible, and actionable for every community. Through advocacy, education, and leadership, the NMA continues to advance health equity and empower patients to make informed decisions that improve their lives and the well-being of generations to come.
#HealthLiteracyMonth #HealthEquity #NMA #BlackPhysicians #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth
Complimentary CME Webinar – Bridging the Maternal Health Gap
📅 Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30PM CST
Join Dr. William “Sam” Greenfield, Dr. Janet Reid-Hector, and Tiana Montella, MS, RD, LD, CD-L, CLS for a powerful, multidisciplinary conversation on advancing maternal health equity.
This session will address the persistent disparities impacting African American mothers and infants, and explore how clinical care, precision nutrition, and culturally attuned support systems can improve outcomes.
Hosted by NMA Regions IV and V, this CME-accredited webinar will equip clinicians and advocates with collaborative tools to close the maternal health gap.
Register today: https://loom.ly/MrlC93w
#MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #NMADocs #WomensHealth #CMEWebinar #Nutrition #PublicHealth
🌟 We’re Hiring! Join the NMA Team 🌟
The National Medical Association (NMA) is seeking a dedicated and professional National President Executive Assistant to join our Executive Office team on an On-Call/Part-Time basis.
As the National President’s Executive Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the NMA’s leadership, providing high-level administrative assistance, managing communications, coordinating meetings and travel, and ensuring smooth operations within the Executive Office.
Why Join NMA?
Be part of a historic organization advancing the interests of African American physicians and their patients, while working closely with national leadership to make an impact in medicine and public health.
📩 Interested? Read more here: http://bit.ly/4owoEXJ
#NowHiring #ExecutiveAssistant #NMA #HealthcareLeadership #AdminJobs #JoinOurTeam
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than truth, public mistrust in medicine and government has become its own epidemic, especially within the Black community.
Join Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist and host of Demystifying Mental Health, as she sits down with Dr. Roger Mitchell, President of the National Medical Association (NMA), for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they’ll unpack how we got here and how we can move forward through truth, trust, and collective healing.
It’s time to evolve and empower our minds and communities.
#NMA #DemystifyingMentalHealth #DrAlauna #DrRogerMitchell #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackHealth #HealthEquity #TraumaRecovery #PublicHealth #CommunityHealing #FactsOverFear
🩺 Join the National Medical Association and CHEST for an important conversation on preserving public health in the face of evolving federal policies.
📣 Event: Preserving Public Health in America: Confronting New Federal Policies
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
📍 Location: McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL
🎤 Moderator:
Matthew Simpson, MD – TopMD CEO & PCCM Fellow
👩🏽⚕️ Panelists:
Virginia Caine, MD – 125th NMA President
William McDade, MD, PhD – Inaugural ACGME Diversity & Inclusion Chief (2020–2025)
Lawrence Sanders, MD, MBA – 115th NMA President
This vital session will address how new federal policies impact patient care, health equity, and access for underserved communities. Together, we’ll explore challenges to training, outcomes, and equitable healthcare delivery.
Don’t miss this timely discussion on the future of public health in America.
#NMA #CHEST2025 #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #MedicalPolicy #PatientCare #DiversityInMedicine #NMALeaders
Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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