Yesterday’s federal announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism is both misleading and harmful.

As the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians, the National Medical Association (NMA) stands firmly against the spread of medical misinformation that puts parents, pregnant mothers, and unborn babies at risk.

Acetaminophen has long been safely used in pregnancy, particularly for high fevers—conditions that, if left untreated, can cause serious harm to both mother and child. The science on autism is complex, and no single cause can explain it. Announcements made without scientific rigor create unnecessary confusion for families and physicians alike.

We strongly urge families to make healthcare decisions in partnership with their trusted providers, guided by evidence and science. The NMA will continue to stand as a voice for truth, equity, and compassion—uplifting individuals and families affected by autism while advocating for research and care that bring dignity and understanding to all.

Read our full statement here: https://tinyurl.com/ym5txw85

#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #MedicalTruth

🌟 Happening September 24, 2025 in Washington, DC! 🌟

The NMA Professional Development Series (PDS) is bringing together some of the nation’s most dynamic medical leaders, policymakers, and innovators for a powerful day of dialogue and solutions.

We’ll begin with Welcome & Opening Remarks from:

Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD – 126th President, NMA
Mrs. Mavis James – President, Auxiliary to the NMA
Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA – Executive Director, NMA
Danielle P. Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP – Chief Public Policy Officer, AAMC

✨ Throughout the day, sessions will explore critical issues, including:

Vaccine Access, Policy, and Public Confidence
Diabetes Care & the Economic Case for Limb Salvage
Medicaid’s Next Chapter
Harnessing Innovation for Inclusion, Equity & Access
Centering Equity in Workforce Development
Health Policy in the Age of Climate & Environmental Crisis

With this powerhouse lineup of experts, the NMA PDS continues to set the stage for progress, equity, and leadership in medicine.

#NMA #NMADocs #NMAPDS #HealthEquity #MedicalLeadership

Join us for Meeting the Moment: Strategies for Reaching Communities Impacted by Cuts to Medicaid & Affordable Healthcare, featuring NMA’s 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD.

This is a powerful conversation you don’t want to miss!

📅 Today, September 22 at 1PM ET
🔗 Join the Webinar: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/gSRgU3kITfC6cwoP-BhARQ/purchase

#NMA #HealthEquity #HealthcareAccess #DrRogerMitchell #Medicaid

🚨 Happening Next Week! 🚨
Join us for NMA’s 2025 Professional Development Series (PDS), a premier event designed to empower physicians and transform care.

Hear directly from Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, 126th President of the NMA, as he highlights the event and the critical topics we’ll be discussing.

📅 Date: September 24
🔗 Register today: nmanet.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with the best in the field!

#NMA2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareLeadership #PhysiciansLead

The NMA, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians, is calling for the immediate resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In this video, 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., speaks directly to the urgent threat facing public health:

❌ Dismantling of our nation’s public health system
❌ Attacks on safe and effective vaccines
❌ Rejection of evidence-based medicine

These actions put every American at risk and disproportionately harm Black communities, other communities of color, rural families, and working-class Americans.

We need leadership at HHS that is:
✔ Grounded in science
✔ Guided by evidence
✔ Committed to protecting all Americans

We’re asking all physicians, nurses, dentists, scientists, public health officials, and allied health organizations to join us in defending public health and demanding leadership that puts science before politics.

WATCH NOW, read our full statement and get involved: www.nmanet.org

#NMA #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #ScienceBeforePolitics