JNMA Special Nephrology Issue now available

Communities across the nation are feeling the impact of healthcare cuts and rising costs. As trusted messengers and conveners, faith leaders have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between policy and people, ensuring that information, access, and support reach those who need it most.

We invite you to join the third and final installment of Standing in the Gap: Faith Leaders on Navigating Health, Access & Justice, a three-part webinar series hosted by the Cost & Coverage Collaborative (an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), the National Medical Association and REACH Beyond Solutions.

The final session, Enduring Voices — Sustaining Advocacy & Messaging for Health Justice, takes place Monday, December 8 at 1:30 PM ET. This conversation will feature leaders from faith, advocacy, and digital spaces sharing what’s working, what’s resonating, and what’s needed now to meet the moment.

Featuring:
Bishop Leah Daughtry - National Presiding Prelate, The House of the Lord Churches
Rev. Roslyn Brock - National Board Chairman Emeritus, NAACP
Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner - Founder & President, Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis

��Register today at: https://bit.ly/48vgA33

The National Medical Association (NMA) is adamantly opposed to ACIP’s recent vote to roll back the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth. This decision undermines decades of proven public health progress and places infants – especially Black newborns, who already bear a disproportionate burden of hepatitis B – at unnecessary and preventable risk.

The science is clear: universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination is safe, effective, and one of the most successful vaccination programs in U.S. history. Rolling it back will increase missed doses, widen gaps in prenatal screening, and deepen existing health inequities in communities that can least afford it.

The NMA will continue to advocate for evidence-based policy, health equity, and protection of our most vulnerable infants.

🔗 Read the full NMA statement here: https://bit.ly/48DHDcq

#NMA #HealthEquity #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #BlackHealthMatters #InfantHealth

The NMA extends our appreciation to Philander Smith University and all who joined today’s Town Hall & Luncheon focused on the health needs of Americans in the Deep South.

We are grateful for the leadership of 126th NMA President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, and the powerful discussions on Medicaid access, violence prevention, rural health, and strengthening our healthcare workforce.

Thank you to the advocates, students, and community partners working to advance health equity across Arkansas and the Deep South. Together, we are making an impact.

#NMA #DeepSouthHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityImpact #PublicHealth #NMALeadership

Join the NMA for an important webinar: “The Rural 50 – Ensuring Access in Rural America”

🗓️ December 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

We’ll explore the impact of the new rural health fund under HR1, current implementation, political focus on rural health, and how YOU can get involved in addressing rural health disparities.

🎙️ 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.

Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t

#NMA #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #PublicHealth

❤️🎄 Holiday Heart Health Awareness

The holiday season brings joy, but also added stress, richer foods, and changes to our routines that can put extra strain on the heart. Black communities already face higher rates of hypertension and heart disease, making heart-healthy habits even more important this time of year.

The National Medical Association encourages everyone to protect their heart this season by:
✔️ Managing stress and prioritizing rest
✔️ Staying active — even short walks count
✔️ Choosing balanced meals and watching salt intake
✔️ Taking medications as prescribed
✔️ Limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking

Your heart deserves care during the holidays, too. 💪🏾❤️

Let’s celebrate the season while safeguarding the health of every heartbeat in our community.

#NMA #HolidayHeartHealth #HeartHealthMatters #HealthEquity #HealthyHolidays #KnowYourNumbers