Need for Stronger Enforcement Against Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

Health equity does not happen by chance. It happens through policy, leadership, and intentional action.

Join an extraordinary panel featuring Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSc; Danielle P. Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP; Uché Blackstock, MD; and Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH for “Health Equity and the Power of Policy.”

These national leaders will examine how legislation, advocacy, and health policy can transform outcomes and advance equity across communities.

If you care about the future of healthcare policy in America, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

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Physicians are not only caregivers. They are policy leaders, advocates, and architects of healthier communities.

Join B. Cameron Webb, MD, JD, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health, for “The Physician Leader,” a powerful presentation exploring the evolving role of physicians in shaping healthcare policy, public health strategy, and community impact.

This session will inspire physicians, trainees, and healthcare leaders to step beyond clinical practice and lead change where it matters most.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

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Sickle cell disease remains one of the most significant yet under-recognized health challenges affecting African American communities. Improving outcomes requires bold innovation, equitable access to care, and coordinated leadership across medicine, research, and policy.

Join national experts Cathy Marshall, MD, MPH; Barion Grant; Shawn-Ta Brown, PharmD; and Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH for an important conversation on “Transforming Outcomes in Sickle Cell.” This critical panel will explore emerging treatments, patient advocacy, healthcare disparities, and the future of sickle cell care.

📍 March 21 - Washington, DC

Secure your seat today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

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The NMA is proud to share that NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD will be featured at the Violence Intervention Forum: A Lunch and Lessons Learned Panel Discussion, part of the Public Health Symposium focused on Building Solutions for Community Wellness and Harm Reduction.

Dr. Mitchell will join public health leaders, community advocates, and safety professionals to discuss strategies that address violence as a public health issue and explore solutions that strengthen communities, promote healing, and improve outcomes for those most affected.

This important conversation will bring together local officials, healthcare practitioners, law enforcement, and community leaders committed to advancing collaborative approaches to violence prevention and community wellness.

Friday, March 13
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CitySpace | 100 5th St NE

The NMA remains committed to advancing health equity and supporting initiatives that address the social and structural drivers of health, including violence prevention and trauma-informed community care.

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Medicaid plays a critical role in access to care for millions of Americans. Join leading experts for “Medicaid and the Changing Healthcare Landscape” at the National Colloquium on African American Health.

Hear insights from John Mathewson, MHSA; Adimika Arthur, MPH; and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, MPP on the future of Medicaid and its impact on health equity and policy.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

#NMAColloquium26 #HealthEquity #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #BlackHealth #HealthcareLeadership