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We’re proud to announce that Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, President-Elect of the National Medical Association and President of Howard University Hospital, will be a featured speaker at the inaugural Health Equity Summit hosted by the NAACP Center for Health Equity!

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC

The Summit will spotlight the NAACP Center for Health Equity’s four strategic pillars and advance bold conversations around solutions to health disparities, informed by community voices and emerging best practices.

Join us as Dr. Mitchell helps lead this critical dialogue on the political determinants of health and shaping policy to protect and promote the well-being of Black communities and all who thrive through equity.

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📣 Big News from the National Medical Association!

We’re proud to officially launch the NMA Ambassador Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to amplify the voices of Black physicians, advance health equity, and bring our mission to life in communities across the country.

Our inaugural class of NMA Ambassadors embodies medical excellence, bold leadership, and a deep commitment to justice and wellness for Black communities. These standout professionals will serve as storytellers, educators, and advocates, engaging digitally, speaking publicly, and reaching out locally to champion the values of the NMA.

Please join us in celebrating our 2025 NMA Ambassadors:
* Rahn Bailey, MD
* Gregory Hall, MD
* Kevin Jefferson, DPM
* Dara King, MD
* Contessa Metcalfe, MD
* Ashanda Saint Jean, MD

Their first official appearance? The 123rd Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, happening July 19–23, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Expect exclusive coverage, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss!

Let’s celebrate this powerful launch and give a warm welcome to these incredible physician leaders!

#NMAChicago25 #NMAAmbassadors #HealthEquity #BlackDoctorsLead #NMA2025 #BlackHealthMatters

Congratulations to NMA member Dr. Andrea Hayes Dixon on her historic appointment as President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)!

Dr. Hayes Dixon, Dean of Howard University College of Medicine, is a nationally recognized pediatric cancer surgeon, researcher, and medical educator. She is the first Black woman in the U.S. to be board-certified in pediatric surgery, and now, the first Black woman to lead APSA.

With over two decades of groundbreaking work in academic medicine and pediatric surgical innovation, Dr. Hayes Dixon continues to lead, mentor, and champion health equity on a national scale.

🔗 Read more here: https://bitl.to/4lLz

#NMA2025 #BlackWomenInMedicine #HowardUniversity #HealthEquity #PediatricSurgery #LeadershipMatters #RepresentationMatters

✨ THE ANMA MARKETPLACE is back!

Join the ANMA for a vibrant showcase of collectible art, fine jewelry, and high fashion at the 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in Chicago, IL!

🗓️ Marketplace Hours:
Saturday, July 19 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Sunday & Monday, July 20–21 | 9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday, July 22 | 9 AM – 9 PM

Come shop, connect, and celebrate culture and creativity with us!

#NMA2025 #ANMAMarketplace #BlackExcellence #ChicagoEvents #NMAChicago25

The 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly is the event of the year—happening in Chicago! Don’t miss powerful plenaries, cutting-edge CME, advocacy training, and unmatched networking to advance Black health and shape the future of medicine.

Visit www.nmanet.org/2025convention for more information.

Let’s gather, grow, and lead the future—together in Chicago!

#NMA #NationalMedAssn #NMAChicago25