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Our Programs
Explore Our Programs
Explore our diverse range of programs that embody our commitment to making a positive impact on the field of medicine and beyond.
Breastfeeding
The NMA Breastfeeding Alliance was established in 2014 to help educate patients and professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding. For more than 30 years, African American women have had the lowest breastfeeding rates of all ethnicities. The gold standard is six months of exclusive breastfeeding, but among African Americans, the rate is only 20% compared to 40% among whites. Research shows that breastfeeding has benefits for both the babies and for mothers. For example, breastfed babies have lower rates of otitis media, diarrhea, and hospitalization for lower respiratory illnesses, and decreased incidences of allergies, asthma, childhood obesity and SIDS. Mothers who breastfeed experience decreased incidences of breast/ovarian cancers.
Our goal is to increase the rate of breastfeeding among African American women.
Environmental Impact
PACT Initiative
The NMA has received funding from the CDC to support “Because Our Lives Matter (BOLM),” our HIV prevention and education project that is centered on the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign. The primary goal of the project is to improve scientifically proven and scalable testing, prevention, and treatment strategies for the most vulnerable HIV population along the entire care continuum. The BOLM activities will provide education on identifying high impact HIV populations living with HIV (HI/HIVPs) who are not aware of their HIV status, linkage to care, retention in case, receipt of antiretroviral therapy, and achieving viral suppression to close HIV health disparities in HI/HIVPs.
Be Part of a Collective Impact
By joining the NMA, you join a network of friends, colleagues, and peers who share your passion and dedication to the medical profession. The strength of the NMA lies in the commitment of individual members like you, working together to make a lasting impact on healthcare.
